Senior Data Engineer
Portugal - Remote
BytePitch
BytePitch is building world-class software & teams that make businesses grow. See how you can do it by partnering with awarded software development experts!About us:
BytePicth lives to unlock the power within. We are on a mission to inspire and enable people and communities to discover, develop and harness their inner capabilities for meaningful and sustainable growth. We focus on providing the tools and resources that foster personal empowerment and collective progress, building technology that has a long-lasting positive impact.
We envision a world where happy and empowered people transform lives through sustainable technology. Our projects touch on multiple industries, allowing us to navigate between different areas and embrace diverse experiences. Tech-wise, we are neither square nor round - we master several tech stacks - and we might be tech experts, but we're people first and foremost, bringing this human approach to our work. By nurturing the holistic well-being of our people, we enable them to become drivers of positive change through the solutions they create. Our commitment to human and business sustainability ensures that everything that we do is balanced and grounded in responsibility, benefiting both present and future generations.
Curious to know more? Then keep reading to learn what’s so special about us:
We are unique: Each of us is one of a kind and here, we find the space and the freedom to be ourselves and express our very own specific needs. We cherish the differences and support people in their uniqueness, unlocking the powers of diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are conscious: We are mindful of the people and communities around us. We seek to gain full knowledge of the contexts in which we act so we can make informed decisions and smart moves and leave a long-lasting positive impact - unlocking the powers of awareness, accountability and sustainability.
We look after each other: People come first and we are all responsible for supporting, protecting and taking care of one another. Respect, empathy, active listening, autonomy, flexibility - these are the cornerstones of our approach. We love people and we prioritise their holistic well-being, unlocking the power of happiness.
We are stronger together: We foster strong, honest, trusting, loyal and long-lasting relationships for funnier, better and more engaged teamwork, unlocking the powers of communication, connection and collaboration.
We go further: We're all about a growth mindset. We are proactive and courageous and we embrace the lessons we can take from failures. We create opportunities for continuous learning, development and transformation - unlocking the powers of creativity, innovation and high performance.
Does this sound like you? Do you think you were born to unlock the power within? Do you see yourself transforming lives through sustainable technology? Then BytePitch is the place for you!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our growing data engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient data pipelines and infrastructure to support our data-driven business initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust, fault-tolerant, and scalable data pipelines using a variety of technologies including AWS services, Snowflake, Python, and vector databases;
- Develop and optimize data models, ETL/ELT processes, and data transformation logic to ensure high-quality, reliable, and performant analytics dashboards;
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
- Automate data ingestion, processing, and delivery workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort;
- Monitor data pipeline health, identify and resolve issues, and implement measures to ensure data integrity and availability;
- Research and evaluate new data technologies, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our data engineering capabilities;
- Contribute to the development of data engineering standards, guidelines, and documentation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a data engineer or in a similar data-focused role;
- Proficient in Python and SQL, with experience in building data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes;
- Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3 and Glue;
- Expertise in designing and working with data warehouses, such as Snowflake, Athena and Redshift;
- Familiarity with vector databases and their applications in data-intensive use cases;
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively;
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Great to have:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field;
- Experience with LLM embeddings;
- Familiarity with cloud-native data engineering best practices and architectures;
- Exposure to machine learning and data science workflows;
- AWS certification.
Benefits
We offer:
- Two types of contracts are available: Employment & Service (B2B) Agreements;
- Competitive salary according to your experience;
- Additional benefits such as meal allowance, health insurance, extra days off (depending on the type of contract/location);
- Fully remote work;
- Flexibility to help you balance the personal and professional aspects of your life;
- An inclusive culture where you can be yourself and thrive professionally;
- A supportive environment for your overall well-being;
- A budget for training;
- A personalised development plan based on our career paths;
- Opportunities to travel according to the project/client needs;
- Face-to-face company events per year to connect with colleagues and strengthen company culture.
At BytePitch, we unlock the power of diversity, equity and inclusion by fostering a diverse work environment - we deeply believe that teams with different perspectives and experiences are stronger. We encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and/or neurodevelopmental conditions, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, therefore decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, sex, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome, and all employees and contractors of BytePitch are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect. Please let us know if you need some adjustments in your recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Architecture Athena AWS Computer Science Data pipelines EC2 ELT Engineering ETL LLMs Machine Learning Pipelines Python Redshift Research Snowflake SQL
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