Data Engineer Leiria

Data Engineer
Leiria
Leiria, Leiria District, Portugal

Experienced Data Engineer – Long Term Contract (Remote, Portugal-based)

Porto District, Portugal | Contract | Remote

About the Role

We are seeking an Experienced Data Engineer to join a
- term contract engagement on a
- impact data project. You will design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure and pipelines that enable
- driven
- making across the organization.

This role requires strong expertise in Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Databricks , and
- based ETL/ELT processes. Occasional travel may be required (0–15%).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build data models to support Data Science, Business Intelligence, and downstream datasets.
• Develop APIs and data products to integrate data across systems and processes.
• Monitor and maintain data pipelines, addressing issues proactively.
• Collaborate with business partners and development teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and implemented.
• Partner with leadership to coordinate
  - team and
  - function initiatives.
• Implement best practices for data quality, performance, and reliability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Data Quality Engineer in
  - paced environments.
• Expert in SQL and Python , with experience organizing Python-based projects.
• Extensive experience with Azure Data Factory , Databricks , ETL/ELT pipelines, and Azure Cloud services .
• Strong understanding of data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with developers, partners, and leadership.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automated unit and integration testing for data projects.
• Background in Business Intelligence or Business Analysis .
• Experience with Ia
  C tools (Terraform, Cloud
  Formation).
• Familiarity with Tableau or other visualization tools.
• Experience with CI/CD automation (e. g. , Git
  Lab).
• Knowledge of batch and streaming pipelines , and 3rd-party data ingestion via APIs.
• Experience integrating data platforms with observability tools .

Contract Details

• Long-term contract with potential for extension.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Fully remote within Portugal (other locations may be considered depending on project).
• Flexible working environment.

Why Apply?

You will join a collaborative,
- performing team delivering robust data solutions. This is an opportunity to have ownership over critical data infrastructure, work on challenging projects, and contribute to building scalable, reliable, and
- impact data platforms.