Principal Engineer Porto

Principal Engineer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply. . .

Job Details

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

About the job

We’re looking for someone who wants to take the lead in building simple and elegant solutions for the next generation of market research platforms. It’s the perfect role for someone eager to work with the latest Microsoft technologies and incorporate them into our platform’s roadmap. You’ll deliver the best solutions possible, blending
- on engineering with design and architectural activities. You’ll make a real impact on our products’ future.

Job Goals

• Utilize deep engineering expertise and quick learning skills to solve technical challenges in software development (back-end,
  - end, microservices, APIs), cloud architecture, data engineering, and Dev
  Ops practices.
• Enhance technical standards and support architectural design.
• Ensure platform resilience, effective recovery strategies, and security compliance.
• Apply AI techniques as part of our ongoing improvement efforts.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

• Expertise in building resilient applications using Microsoft. NET Core and C#.
• Experience with
  - end technologies such as Angular, React, Type
  Script, Java
  Script, HTML5, CSS3, materialize, and bootstrap frameworks.
• Knowledge of working with SQL databases, complex queries, and stored procedures.
• Experience with data engineering, Python, and notebooks is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats and secure coding practices.
• Comfort working in container environments like Docker.
• Proficiency with Git collaboration tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively via Web APIs or messaging patterns.

What’s in it for you

Along with standard benefits like holidays, meal cards, and life assurance, we offer:

• Five days of Life Leave annually for personal matters.
• Birthday leave — an extra day off around your birthday.
• Two days annually for volunteering with your chosen organization.
• Enhanced parental leave options.
• The opportunity to surf during lunch break (we have storage for your surfboard!).

Please note, most roles are hybrid, requiring three days in our office weekly.

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role. Ensure you have the right to work in the role’s country before applying.

What part of Kantar might I be joining?

You’ll join our Insights division, experts in using data to solve challenges. They help brands define their identity, innovate, improve reach, and succeed with consumers. By blending human insights with technological advances, Insights ensures we deliver innovative information globally.

Why join Kantar?

We shape tomorrow’s brands by understanding people worldwide—what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations. Combining our expertise with AI technology, we help brands uncover remarkable insights.

We value diversity and inclusion, supporting our colleagues’
- being and fostering a fair, accepting environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement—reach out and talk to us about this or other roles.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, diversity enriches our environment and broadens our thinking. We are committed to inclusion and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: By applying, you consent to the processing and retention of your personal data by Kantar, shared with our hiring team as necessary for recruitment purposes.

Location

Porto, R. Dom João I, Portugal

Kantar Rewards Statement

We reward our people based on clear principles, ensuring competitiveness and supporting a
-
- performance culture. We aim to create an inclusive, supportive environment where mental health and
- being are prioritized. We strive for diversity to expand our talent pool, promote local representation, and foster diverse thinking for better outcomes.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company, helping organizations succeed through understanding human behavior and leveraging advanced technology.