Senior Data Engineer

As a senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure to support our client's data analytics and business initiatives. You will work closely with the data engineering team and other stakeholders to ensure that the data solutions are efficient, reliable, and scalable, while adhering to best practices in version control, task management, and documentation.

You will be working in part of the client's team in a Product-led, scaling bank, so you’ll be at the forefront of leveraging data to drive growth and improve operations.

This is a remote position, and we will consider candidates from Portugal and a limited set of EU countries.

In this position, you are hired by FCamara Europe, the European division of one of the largest and fast-growing tech and cognitive services group in Brazil, with +1500 specialists and engineers. From Portugal we deliver services to the EU, UK, US and MENA, bringing together multicultural, diverse and creative teams through projects, managed services, squads, and staff augmentation.

• Design and develop robust data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with data analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle, utilising reconciliation processes to validate data quality.
• Monitor and optimise data processing and storage solutions for performance and efficiency.
• Follow Git-based version control practices to maintain code quality and support team collaboration.
• Use Jira to track project tasks and ensure timely completion of engineering work.
• Document data processes, workflows, and system architecture clearly and comprehensively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues as they arise.

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a solid understanding of data engineering principles and best practices.
• Previous experience working in lendings or savings products within the banking/financial services environment.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with programming languages such as Python
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and data warehousing solutions.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of data quality practices, including reconciliation methods to ensure data integrity.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

This is a fully remote position. Regular office visits are not anticipated.

Contract Model: Independent contractor or B2B. 

Accepted Countries: Please note that due to contractual and compliance requirements, this role is currently limited to individuals currently and lawfully residing with a work permit in the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania.

Nationality and Visa Sponsorship: We welcome you, regardless of your nationality, provided you meet the role requirements and are legally resident in one of the accepted countries. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.

This role requires English at a minimum B2+ level (professional working proficiency): Please note that English is the primary language used in the project, and a minimum B2 level is required. If English is not your primary language, we may ask you to complete a fluency assessment.