Senior / Lead Data Engineer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior or Lead Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions that support analytics-driven decision-making and strategic initiatives. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on scalable and innovative data solutions 2. Technical leadership and mentoring in data engineering 3. Development of cloud-native data pipelines About the Company At Sourcing Trust, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and customized technology solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we build lasting partnerships by understanding each client’s unique needs and providing specialized support across all stages. Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where every contributor’s input is valued, encouraging continuous growth, learning, and shared success. Join us and become part of a passionate organization driven by innovation and excellence. About the Role We are looking for a Senior or Lead Data Engineer with extensive experience in developing cloud-native data pipelines, preferably within Microsoft environments. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable data solutions that support organizational decision-making and analytics strategies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural vision and the ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering, with emphasis on cloud-native solutions and scalable architecture. * Experience in technical leadership or mentoring (mandatory for Lead profiles). Technical Skills * Advanced experience in data architecture and design, covering ingestion, modeling, storage, and orchestration (e.g., Medallion architecture). * Proficiency in Microsoft data technologies: Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics. * Experience with data warehouses and data lakes (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Delta Lake, BigQuery, Amazon Redshift). * Proficiency in Python (libraries such as Pandas, Boto3), SQL, and Spark. * Solid knowledge of RDBMS databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, ElasticSearch, GBQ). * Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for data workflows. * Ability to implement large-scale data validation, lineage, documentation, and monitoring. * Experience optimizing pipelines and storage for performance, cost, and reliability. Behavioral Skills (Soft Skills) * Ability to evaluate trade-offs and justify technical decisions with sound reasoning. * Skill in translating complex concepts into clear terms for non-technical audiences. * Experience mentoring mid/junior engineers and promoting collaborative practices. * Strong analytical thinking, capable of decomposing complex problems into actionable steps. * Ownership of outcomes and long-term vision for the evolution of the data platform. Send your CV to: \ with "IT_SLDE" in the subject line. Join us: \ \#BecomeATruster You can find the original job posting at: https://www.itjobs.pt/oferta/513187/senior-lead-data-engineer