Senior Data Engineer

At IRIUM we want you to always chase your dreams. Here, prepare yourself to conquer your goals, while enjoying the journey. We are currently looking for: Senior Data Engineer Requirements: We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in cloud-native data solutions and Microsoft technologies to join a challenging project focused on building scalable, high-performance data platforms and analytics solutions. Required Competencies: Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and data architecture Strong experience in end-to-end data architecture and design, including ingestion, data modelling, storage, and orchestration Experience with Medallion Architecture or similar data architecture patterns Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud data technologies, particularly: Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud and equivalent data services will also be considered Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing and Data Lake solutions, such as Azure Data Lake, Delta Lake, BigQuery or Amazon Redshift Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and/or Spark Experience with Python data libraries such as Pandas, Boto3 or similar Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server or similar) and/or NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, GBQ or similar) Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Experience implementing data validation, lineage, documentation, and monitoring at scale Ability to optimize data pipelines and storage solutions for performance, cost, and reliability English proficiency – minimum B2 Soft Skills: Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and make clear and well-supported decisions Ability to communicate complex engineering decisions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience mentoring mid-level and junior engineers and promoting engineering standards and best practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to break down complex and ambiguous challenges into actionable solutions Ownership mindset and ability to anticipate issues and contribute to the long-term evolution of data platforms Strong collaboration and communication skills Location: Lisbon – Hybrid Work Model: 2 days per week at the office and 3 days remote Work Schedule: Winter – October to May (43 hours/week): Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 19:00 Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 Summer – June to September (39 hours/week): Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00 Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 The work schedule includes 12 additional Compensation Days , in addition to the standard holiday entitlement, distributed across Christmas/New Year, Easter, and Carnival periods. Location: Lisbon, Hybrid Salary Range €6,500–€7,000 net monthly Note: Includes all components: Fixed, Variable, Meal Allowance, Remote Work, and Benefits. What do we offer? ➡ An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development. ➡ Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit. ➡ Unlimited access to technological training in free mode. IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company! We can build the future together. Let’s talk! Send your CV to: [email protected] At IRIUM we defend a world without stereotypes or limitations and we believe in equality for all, principles that we subscribe to in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, guaranteeing equal treatment and opportunities regardless of any personal, physical or social condition.