Cloud Data Engineer

TL;DR

Cloud Data Engineer: Building and optimizing scalable data pipelines on public cloud infrastructure with an accent on ETL processes, lakehouse architectures, and database performance. Focus on designing robust data solutions, automating workflows, and ensuring system reliability using AWS services and infrastructure as code.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Porto, Portugal (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience, focused on agile, people-centered solutions in a fast-moving market.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and support end-to-end data solutions and architectures.
• Build and maintain efficient data pipelines using cloud-native services.
• Implement and optimize lakehouse architectures and database performance.
• Orchestrate complex workflows and automate data transformation processes.
• Collaborate within an agile team to deliver high-quality data products.
• Apply DevOps principles and infrastructure as code to ensure system scalability.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience building data pipelines on public cloud services (AWS preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in data solution architecture and development.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and database architecture.
• Experience with Spark ecosystems, pipeline orchestration, and Docker.
• Knowledge of cloud foundation services including networking, IAM, and security.
• Must be based in Portugal for hybrid work in Porto.

Nice to have

• Experience with Hadoop.
• Familiarity with Azure or GCP.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server and SSIS packages.

Culture & Benefits

• No-term full-time employment contract.
• Comprehensive health insurance and meal allowance.
• 22 days of paid vacation plus 4 extra annual days.
• Annual training budget for professional development.
• Team-oriented culture with referral bonuses and flexible options.