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Data Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data architecture and/or data engineering with hands-on work on modern data platforms
  • Strong experience implementing Databricks solutions, including Delta Lake and data governance (e.g., Unity Catalog)
  • Deep knowledge of Lakehouse architectures, data warehousing, streaming and batch processing, performance tuning, and cost optimization in distributed environments
  • Experience designing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and integrating with cloud-native services

Requirements:

  • Lead architecture discussions with IT and business teams to align data solutions with business needs
  • Design and implement data solutions on at least one major cloud platform, integrating cloud-native services
  • Architect and optimize Lakehouse, data warehousing, streaming and batch processing pipelines with performance and cost considerations
  • Implement Databricks-based data pipelines with Delta Lake and Unity Catalog governance, and establish scalable data governance patterns

Job description

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference..

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role: Data Architect

Location: Portugal, Remote

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data architecture and/or data engineering with hands-on work on modern data platforms
  • Strong experience implementing Databricks solutions, including Delta Lake and data governance (e.g., Unity Catalog)
  • Deep knowledge of Lakehouse architectures, data warehousing, streaming and batch processing, performance tuning, and cost optimization in distributed environments
  • Expertise in data governance and security patterns at scale
  • Experience designing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and integrating with cloud-native services
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to lead architecture discussions with IT and business teams
  • Proactive, structured problem-solving with entrepreneurial mindset and ownership in ambiguous environments
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English (spoken and written)
  • Databricks certification(s) and experience with Unity Catalog operating models

We offer:

  • ­No-term full-time contract;
  • Health Insurance;
  • 22 days of paid vacation;
  • 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
  • Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
  • Referral Bonus;
  • Special discounts and flex options;
  • Training annual budget;
  • A great team-oriented culture;
  • Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company;
  • Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.

Following the EU General Data Protection Regulation No. 2016/679, we inform you that by responding to this announcement, you consent to the use of your data by Wire IT, for as long as necessary. In case of doubt or request for elimination of your personal data, please send an email to info@wireit.pt

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