Senior Data Engineer

Data Software Engineering

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Portugal

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS to join our growing team.

In this role, you will play a critical part in building and optimizing data pipelines, enabling efficient data workflows, and ensuring data quality across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance solutions that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data availability and reliability
Implement robust data integration processes to handle diverse data sources and formats
Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and scalability
Ensure data quality through monitoring, validation, and error handling mechanisms
Contribute to the design and implementation of data architecture to support business goals
Participate in Agile development processes to deliver high-quality solutions within defined timelines

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Data Engineering role
Strong programming skills in Python for data processing and automation
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Terraform for deployment automation
Proficiency in AWS services for data engineering, including but not limited to S3, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift
Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing relational databases
Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

Experience working with Databricks or Snowflake for data processing and analytics
Familiarity with advanced data engineering tools and platforms

We offer/Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn