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Senior Data Engineer

Kantar
Portugalfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Sept 2025

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Job Details

We are the top global data, insights, and consulting firm; our mission is to mold the brands of the future through enhanced comprehension of individuals worldwide.

About the job

In the position of a Senior Data Engineer, you will have a critical part to play in molding our data ecosystem and producing actionable insights. We are reshaping the manner in which surveys are carried out across organizations, and you will be centrally involved. Your proficiency will be essential in developing, constructing, and managing durable, scalable data engineering solutions through PySpark and data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric to empower our business.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will craft tailored packages, set up data pipelines, and more. We are committed to enabling individuals to evolve within a position and assume as much responsibility as they feel ready for. Your efforts will enhance the core of our data-focused strategy, encourage teamwork, and bring value to both internal teams and external collaborators.

Job Goals

  • Drive innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges with creativity and precision to deliver impactful solutions.

  • Collaborate efficiently: Engage closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineers, architects, and product owners, to synchronize technical objectives and guarantee smooth implementation.

  • Lead by example: Promote Data Engineering guidelines within the team.

  • Boost code quality: Secure the team's delivery of high-quality, secure, efficient, and scalable applications through establishing protocols and developing automated tests.

  • Shape the roadmap: Contribute to estimating and defining the technical roadmap for key services managed by the team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

  • Deliver results: Understand business and technical requirements and constraints to design effective software solutions.

  • Motivate progress: Share knowledge to develop the team's expertise and skills.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

Are you prepared to influence the future of technology and become a part of a team dedicated to creativity and high quality? As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on modern projects and create a substantial difference. Here's what we seek in an applicant:

  • Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Spark, PySpark, Python, and supporting technologies. Proven ability to develop and maintain scalable Python packages and optimize Spark execution plans for performance.

  • Data Engineering: Experience designing and implementing robust data pipelines using PySpark. Familiarity with distributed computing principles and performance tuning in big data environments.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: A deep understanding of data architecture and engineering challenges. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, propose scalable solutions, and continuously improve system efficiency.

  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Ability to mentor and assist junior developers. Effective communication skills and experience in managing collaborators to maintain alignment and clarity within teams.

Here is your chance to impact the technical roadmap, support a skilled team, and be involved in a vibrant setting that fosters progress and experimentation with new technologies.

If coding, architecture, and delivering impactful solutions are areas that excite you, we are eager to receive your application!

What’s in it for you

On top of all your normal benefits like holiday, meal

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