Network Data Engineer On-site KWAN Lisbon October 27, 2025

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your
- to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.

We are looking for a Network Data Engineer to work in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by
- house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about

• Lead the design and development of advanced data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage of OSS data (alarms, KPIs, inventory, service quality, etc. ).
• Define and evolve the data architecture strategy for real‑time and batch analytics in OSS domains, including service assurance, fault management, and performance analytics.
• Act as a technical authority and mentor for junior engineers, guiding them on best practices, data modeling, and optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with network engineering, solution architects, and operations teams to identify business‑critical use cases and translate them into robust data solutions.
• Ensure data governance, security, and quality standards are met across all systems and data flows.
• Design and support visualization solutions and dashboards for operational and executive‑level insights.
• Partner with AI/ML teams to enable real‑time and batch data streams to feed ML models or train them.
• Serve as a bridge between technical execution and strategic planning, engaging with stakeholders across engineering, IT, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ideally within telecom or OSS‑related domains.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Expert in SQL, Python, and data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Kafka, or Flink.
• Deep understanding of telecom network architecture and OSS systems (e. g. , fault/performance management, inventory, NMS).
• Proficient with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP) and big data ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and delivering complex data solutions at scale.
• Proficiency in English – written.

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you – your go‑to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work‑life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations. ” - Luis Caldeira, Dev
Ops @ KWAN