Tech Lead Data Engineer

TL;DR

Tech Lead Data Engineer: Leading a data engineering team to design and implement scalable data solutions aligned with defined data architectures with an accent on AWS services, ETL processes, and data integration pipelines. Focus on solution architecture skills, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimisation.

Location: Hybrid (3x per week on-site) in Portugal

Salary: Not specified.

Company

hirify.global is a specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience, based in Portugal, helping clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable data solutions aligned with defined data architectures.
• Manage ETL processes and data integration pipelines.
• Translate business requirements into technical tasks and distribute work effectively within the team.
• Write solution documents and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in Tech Lead or similar technical leadership roles, with 4–5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering roles
• Strong expertise in AWS services including Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and X-Ray
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
• Experience working with relational databases such as Redshift, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases
• Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow and AWS Step Functions
• English level B2 or higher
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Nice to have

• Experience with Kafka, Apache Flink, or other streaming data technologies
• Familiarity with cloud-native and serverless architectures
• Exposure to Azure platform technologies, including Azure Databricks
• Relevant AWS or Azure certifications

Culture & Benefits

• No-term full-time contract
• Health Insurance
• 22 days of paid vacation plus 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday)
• Meal allowance on card (Coverflex)
• Referral bonus and special discounts
• Annual training budget
• Strong team-oriented culture and challenging projects with opportunities to grow and learn