Data Engineer Senior/Lead At IRIUM we want you to always chase your dreams. Here, prepare yourself to conquer your goals, while enjoying the journey.Requirements We are seeking a skilled Senior / Lead Data Engineer with expertise in cloud-native data pipeline development within Microsoft environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, data modelling, and the ability to implement high-performance data solutions that support our business objectives. You will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and enabling scalable analytics solutions across the organization.Technical SkillsStrong experience in end-to-end data architecture and design, including ingestion, modeling, storage, and orchestration (ex. Medallion).Proficiency in cloud-native engineering, with a focus on Microsoft technologies (Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse) but open to other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) with comparable tools.Hands‐on experience with data warehousing and data lake solutions (e.g., BigQuery, Azure Data Lake, Delta Lake, Amazon Redshift).Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (with data‐related libraries: e.g. Pandas, Boto3), SQL, or Spark.Strong knowledge of RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL Server) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, ElasticSearch, GBQ).Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.Ability to implement data validation, lineage, documentation, and monitoring at scale.Proven ability to optimize pipelines and storage solutions for performance, cost, and reliability.Soft SkillsAbility to evaluate trade‐offs and make clear, defensible technical choices.Translate complex engineering decisions into clear, accurate explanations for non‐technical stakeholders.Uplift and mentor mid/junior engineers, enforce standards, and foster a collaborative technical culture.Break down ambiguous, complex problems into clear, actionable steps and drive them to resolution.Take responsibility for outcomes, anticipate issues, and drive long‐term platform evolution.Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and data architecture. English proficiency should be at least B2 level.Location Lisbon, Braga, Coimbra hybrid.What do we offer?An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development.Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit.Unlimited access to technological training in free mode.Company Values IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company! We can build the future together. Let's talk!Equal Opportunity Statement At IRIUM we defend a world without stereotypes or limitations and we believe in equality for all, principles that we subscribe to in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, guaranteeing equal treatment and opportunities regardless of any personal, physical or social condition.#J-18808-Ljbffr