Data Engineer Tech Lead Porto

Overview

Data Engineer Tech Lead: For one of our globally leading tech clients we are urgently looking for an experienced Data Engineer Tech Lead for a long contract based in Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expert knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, Glue, Step Functions) to design, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions.
• Develop robust solution architectures considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cloud networking — VPCs, subnets, security groups, routing tables.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Manage ETL processes and integrate data into Redshift, My
  SQL, and Postgre
  SQL.
• Create documentation and provide technical training to team members.
• Set up and manage logging/tracing mechanisms in AWS (Cloud
  Trail, X-Ray).
• Implement orchestration solutions using Apache Airflow and AWS Step Functions.
• Utilize Athena for interactive query analysis on large datasets in S3.
• Provide technical leadership and act as SME for AWS and data engineering technologies.
• Prepare solution and technical documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions for efficiency and performance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

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