KWAN
Cloud Data Engineer
Porto
October 24, 2025
Full-time
We are looking for a Cloud Data Engineer, to work hybrid in Porto, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
- Design, build, and optimize data pipelines on cloud platforms, primarily AWS (also Azure or GCP when relevant).
- Implement and enhance Lakehouse architectures (Iceberg preferred; Hudi or Delta as a plus).
- Automate and maintain ETL processes, data workflows, and orchestration tools such as Airflow or Step Functions.
- Ensure high standards of reliability, performance, automation, and security across all data solutions.
- Collaborate closely with delivery managers, architects, developers, and analysts to transform business requirements into technical solutions.
- Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive measures, while sharing knowledge and best practices with internal teams.
Does it sound exciting? Apply now!
What we are looking for
- 3–5 years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines on public cloud platforms (preferably AWS, also Azure or GCP).
- 1+ year in data solution architecture, design, development, and support.
- Experience with database architecture, ETL, BI, Big Data, ML, and advanced analytics.
- Proficiency with Spark ecosystems (Hadoop is a plus).
- Familiarity with pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Step Functions, AWS Workflow).
- Hands-on experience with Lakehouse architectures (Iceberg, Hudi, Delta) and optimizations (Compaction, Z-Order).
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, experience with Docker, CI/CD, and automation.
- Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, Step Functions, AWS Batch).
- Awareness of DevOps principles, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and vulnerability management.
- Experience with container-based applications and Linux-based environments is a plus.
- Fluent level of English (mandatory);
- Availability to work in a hybrid model, 3x per week in Porto.
Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!
What we offer
• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Grab this opportunity, apply now!
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