Senior Data Engineer

Overview

Are you passionate about
- scale data architecture and building
- performance data pipelines? We’re hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and work with
- edge big data ecosystems, cloud technologies, and scalable data lake solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines and
  - time streaming solutions
• Lead the development of data architecture strategies across cloud and
  - prem platforms
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and other teams to deliver
  - critical insights
• Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks in big data environments
• Contribute to the evolution of our data infrastructure and promote engineering best practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 6–9 years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on big data
• Strong background with big data frameworks: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, Ni
  Fi
• Proficiency in Python and either Java or Scala
• Hands-on experience with data lakes and data lake best practices
• Experience working with No
  SQL databases and
  - time processing tools (e. g. Flink)
• Knowledge of SQL, data governance, and security concepts
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Control-M
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their application in data pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) is highly valued
• Agile mindset with experience in Scrum or Kanban environments
• Minimum B2 level of English (fluency required)

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance optimization in distributed data systems
• Previous involvement in cloud migration or data modernization projects
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms like Kerberos

Why be SMART?

• We turn complex data challenges into impactful solutions
• We love what we do — and take pride in doing it well
• We value simplicity, efficiency, and focus
• We invest in people first — your growth is our priority

Work model

Hybrid in Porto

How to apply

Send us your English CV and become part of something SMART!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media