Data Lead / Data Manager

At Bloq.it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs and making them more sustainable.

We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale-ups in Europe.

We are in search of a Data Manager to join our innovative team as our new #bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in helping us scale our data systems, processes, and team. As well as, leading the data function across the company, working closely with Engineering, Product, Support, and Business stakeholders to transform how we collect, structure, and use data at scale.

What will be your responsibilities

• Own the design and execution of Bloq.It’s data strategy, from infrastructure to insights
• Manage and mentor the Data team, supporting their technical and personal growth
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our Data Lake and future Data Warehouse
• Ensure we’re tracking the right events and metrics from all parts of the product and operations
• Collaborate with engineers to improve data pipelines, processing, and storage reliability
• Partner with teams across the company to enable self-service analytics and dashboards
• Define and drive best practices around data governance, documentation, and privacy
• Support product and business teams with data-driven decision making
• Lead key initiatives like internal/external dashboards, data syncing, and usage analytics

What are the requirements to join us in this position

• Proven experience in data engineering, data analytics, or BI, ideally with leadership experience
• Deep understanding of modern data architectures (Data Lakes, Warehouses, ETL/ELT, etc)
• Strong SQL and Python skills
• Experience with cloud-based data tools (BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, etc.)
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and translating business needs into technical requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in fast-paced environments like startups or scale-ups
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Extra valued skills

• Experience with IoT, logistics, or product analytics
• Exposure to tools like MongoDB, Kafka, PowerBI, Looker, or Grafana
• Experience implementing event-driven tracking and defining KPIs across products and ops
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR)

What will you get if you join us in this position

● The opportunity to join our team and play a pivotal role in contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry

● A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

● Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills, including performance-based bonus and Portuguese health insurance

● Flexible work conditions, including a remote-friendly policy and a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life

● Regular meetings in-person at our HQ Office in Lisbon, PT, giving you the chance to connect with the team and immerse yourself in our company culture

● Make a tangible impact by actively supporting our mission to provide affordable and sustainable solutions

If you're a passionate Data Manager ready to shape the future of smart locker solutions, Bloq.it is the place for you.

Join our team of #bloqstars and help us redefine the last-mile delivery experience!