Senior Data Engineer (Portugal) (вакансія неактивна)

Project Overview
Our client is a leading commercial real estate advisory and service provider for large institutional investors, global corporations, and various owners and occupiers. Their mission is to simplify the process of leasing, buying, or selling properties across multiple sectors, including retail, office, multifamily, industrial, student housing, and hospitality. The team is committed to guiding clients through the real estate process, ensuring it is rewarding for everyone involved.

Your role

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to play a key role in supporting our global data strategy. You will work directly with a wide range of data, including internal, paid-for third-party, and public datasets, integrating these into our client’s global data lake serving the UK, France (FR), and Germany (DE) operations. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about cloud-based data engineering and leveraging data to drive decision-making in the real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Azure resources.
• Integrate and load various data sources—including internal, licensed third-party, and open/public data—into the global data lake.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and engineering teams to understand data needs and ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Use Python and SQL to build ETL workflows, automating data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.
• Optimize query performance and storage for fast, cost-effective data retrieval and processing.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and best practice sharing across the global team.
• If applicable, utilize Databricks for advanced data engineering and analytics workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues promptly to ensure business continuity and achieve delivery objectives.

Skills Required

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or similar roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Synapse, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, ADF, AD, and Logic Apps.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for ETL development and data manipulation.
• Experience designing and maintaining SQL and NoSQL databases (both legacy and cloud), including data migration and integration with various internal and external data sources.
• Experience working with both structured and unstructured data across multiple data sources.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports (.NET reporting), Mapper, Wilson, LINQ, and .NET Forms is beneficial.
• Experience with Databricks/Snowflake for big data processing and analytics workloads.
• Experience working with distributed international teams.

Nice to haves

• Background in real estate or property data environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with data security, GDPR, and compliance requirements, especially for the EU.

AS AN OPINOV8R, YOU WILL HAVE

— Hybrid Work Model: Balance your professional and personal life with our flexible working conditions. We offer a hybrid setup that empowers you to be productive and deliver your best from anywhere. We’re planning to open a Lisbon office soon, but you’ll only be expected to come in approximately once per week.
— Exciting Projects: Dive into impactful projects across various industries that challenge and spark your creativity. Work on innovative solutions that push boundaries, giving you the chance to make a difference and drive change.
— Boost Your Expertise: Elevate your career with unmatched experiences that expand your knowledge and master skills. We foster continuous learning and development opportunities that allow you to grow and reach new heights.
— Join the Best Team Ever: Collaborate with our diverse and сross-cultural team of passionate technologists and creative thinkers who inspire and support. Together, we develop services that make a real impact on the world.

HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

We strive to make a smooth and transparent hiring process to find the perfect match for both sides. Steps may differ depending on the position — here’s what to expect:

— Initial Interview: If your background fits the role’s criteria, we’ll invite you for an interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist to get to know you better.
— Technical Interview: Depending on the role, you may be asked to complete a technical assessment/test task to showcase your expertise.
— Interview with client: around 45-60 minutes technical interview with the client’s team.
— Final Decision: After completing all interviews and assessments, we’ll reach a final decision and get back to you with the result.