Lead Data Engineer

Hiire is helping Hakkoda to hire a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing team of experts. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing solutions within the Snowflake Data Cloud, for international clients across industries.

The ideal candidate must be a skilled data pipeline developer with experience in migration and a strong interest in optimising data systems and building them from the ground up.

The Lead Data Engineer will focus on developing database architectures and managing data warehouses to ensure the consistent application of optimal data delivery frameworks across customer projects. Your responsibilities include overseeing data ingestion pipelines, designing scalable data architectures, and ensuring strong data governance and security practices. In addition, you will mentor junior engineers, guiding them in the design and implementation of innovative data solutions. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about joining a growing global company and helping shape the future of our customers' next-generation data initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  
• Proven expertise in evaluating, selecting, and integrating data ingestion technologies to tackle complex data challenges.
  
• Expertise in making architectural decisions for high-throughput data ingestion frameworks, including real-time data processing and analytics.
  
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in best practices for data ingestion, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
  
• 5+ years of experience in related technical roles, including data management, database development, ETL, data warehouses, and data pipelines.
  
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing data warehouses (e.g., Teradata, Oracle Exadata, Netezza, SQL Server, Spark).
  
• Proficiency in building ETL/ELT ingestion pipelines using tools such as DataStage, Informatica, or Matillion.
  
• Expertise in SQL scripting.
  
• Cloud experience with AWS (Azure and GCP are also beneficial).
  
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
  
• Ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and the ability to build solid client relationships.
  
• Experience working in Agile teams.
  
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of these qualifications.

At Hakkoda, we’re excited to connect with individuals who believe in our mission and are eager to grow with us — not just those who check all the boxes.

At Hakkōda Portugal, we believe in giving you the freedom to work from wherever you feel most productive. As a remote-first company, we understand that some days you may prefer the quiet of your home, while other times, you might thrive in a more dynamic environment. That’s why we offer full access to our cosy co-working space in the heart of Lisbon (Saldanha), giving you the best of both worlds.

Other benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Competitive meal allowance
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 22 days of paid time off, plus 2 additional days (your birthday and Christmas Eve)
• Initial home office budget
• Work-from-home allowance
• Technical training and certification programs