Data Engineer Castelo Branco

Data Engineer
Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal

We're Hiring: Remote Data Engineer (Portugal-based | Hourly | Work with a Global Tech Giant)

Location: Remote (Portugal-based only)

Employment Type: Freelance / Hourly

Client: One of the world’s biggest global technology companies

Project Focus: Legacy data migration to the cloud

The Opportunity

Join a
- impact,
- first team working with one of the world’s largest and most influential tech clients. We're looking for a skilled Data Engineer based in Portugal to drive a critical data migration project—transitioning legacy systems to a modern
- based data infrastructure.

If you thrive in an innovative,
- paced, and collaborative environment, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and contribute to the migration of legacy data into a
- native architecture

Design, develop, and optimize ETL pipelines and data warehousing solutions

Collaborate with global teams on data modeling, governance, and cloud best practices

Utilize Microsoft Fabric to orchestrate data flows and reporting

Leverage tools across Azure and other cloud platforms for scalable data solutions

Apply Dev
Ops principles to streamline deployment and data workflows

Tech Stack & Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

Expertise in Microsoft Fabric

Proficient in SQL & Python

Advanced experience with Big
Query and Talend

Strong background in Azure Data Engineering

Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes , and data warehousing

Familiarity with Power
Apps development

CI/CD and Dev
Ops practices

Experience with GCP or other cloud platforms is a plus

Fluent in English (written & spoken)

What You Bring

Proven experience in
- scale data engineering roles

Excellent analytical and
- solving skills

Self-motivated, adaptable, and
- driven

Comfortable explaining technical topics to
- technical stakeholders

Passionate about working in a culture that values teamwork, curiosity, and fun

Compensation & Flexibility

Hourly Rate – competitive and based on experience

Remote Work – fully remote within Portugal

Client – collaborate with one of the largest global tech leaders on
- visibility projects