Senior Data & Solution Architect On-site KWAN Porto October 9, 2025 Porto

Overview

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 Senior Data & Solution Architect to work in Porto who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

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.

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

What we are looking for

• 4 years of experience in similar roles;
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, Cloud
  Formation, and Cloud
  Watch;
• Ability to design scalable and efficient data solutions on AWS, adhering to best practices for cloud architecture and infrastructure;
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relational databases (My
  SQL, Postgre
  SQL, Redshift) and No
  SQL databases;
• Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow and AWS Step Functions for automating and managing data workflows;
• Knowledge of ETL tools and experience working with large volumes of data, with a preference for experience with Kafka;
• Familiarity with Iceberg tables for managing large datasets efficiently, ensuring data consistency, and supporting ACID transactions;
• Proactive approach to production monitoring and troubleshooting, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential issues;
• Capability to evolve into a technical lead role, with excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with
  - functional teams;
• Experience in writing solution documents and technical documentation, with the ability to challenge and refine business requirements;
• Familiarity with Databricks for data engineering and analytics tasks;
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What we offer

• 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
  - to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your
  - 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