Data Engineering Team Lead Porto

Overview

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain. With 67% of members achieving a
- free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, Sword uses AI Care to change lives for 25, 000+ enterprise clients across three continents. We have raised more than $400 million from top venture firms and are recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025. Sword is in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, with a recent valuation of $4 billion. We seek individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help scale our global impact. Joining Sword means committing to core values, including “do it for the patients” and “deliver more than expected. ”

This is an opportunity to make a significant difference at scale, working with 1000+ colleagues across three continents to build a
- free world powered by AI and enhanced by people — accessible to all.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and
  - oriented environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data solutions using dbt and SQL.
• Participate in sprint planning, roadmap estimations, and approvals to align with business objectives.
• Ensure the team delivers
  - quality, accurate, and timely data solutions.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain coding standards and best practices.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Remain
  - on with technical tasks and provide guidance and support to team members.
• Drive initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Serve as a point of contact for data engineering support within the organization.
• Engage with various departments to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring data solutions meet their needs.
• Present technical solutions and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Identify and propose opportunities for leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve data practices.
• Contribute to the
  - term data strategy of the company.

What you need to have

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Team Lead roles.
• Proven experience in a data engineering leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in dbt and SQL.
• Experience with Apache Airflow and Python.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with sprint planning, roadmap estimations, and agile methodologies.
• Strong focus on quality and delivering excellent results.
• Ability to conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and
  - technical.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members.
• Hands-on experience with data engineering tasks and a willingness to stay technically involved.
• Relevant certifications (e. g. , AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer) are a plus.
• Experience with project management tools (e. g. , JIRA) to track progress and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Additional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in working with cloud platforms.
• Genuine curiosity that drives experimentation and trying new things.

To ensure you feel good solving a big human problem, we offer

• A stimulating,
  - paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising
  - tech startup
• Career development and growth with a competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to an innovative healthcare solution
• A flexible environment with remote work options and unlimited vacation
• Access to health and
  - being programs (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or hybrid work policy
• To learn more about our tech stack, see the listed link

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Discretionary vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.

Sword Health complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, citizenship, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, pregnancy, race, religion, or veteran status.