Senior Data Engineer

Encora Inc.; Natal; Teletrabalho; BRL 317.000 - 477.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading digital engineering firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and manage data pipelines and cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in big data processing, ETL/ELT frameworks, and working with Azure data services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support AI/ML initiatives in a remote work environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in data engineering, architecture, or ETL development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala for data processing.
• Advanced SQL expertise and proficiency in relational databases.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and optimize ETL / ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain data lakes, warehouses, and analytics platforms.
• Ensure data quality and governance compliance across environments.

Conhecimentos

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Apache Spark

Azure Data Factory

Data warehousing

Cloud Services

Big Data processing

Data Governance

Communication skills

Ferramentas

Azure Synapse

Databricks

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Apache Hadoop

Airflow

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Important Information

Location : Brazil

Job Mode : Full-time

Work Mode : Work from home

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in building, optimizing, and managing data pipelines and modern cloud-based data platforms. This role involves designing scalable, secure, and high-performance data ecosystems for global clients while collaborating closely with data scientists, BI teams, and architects. The ideal candidate has experience in big data processing, ETL / ELT pipelines, and cloud-native services, particularly on Azure OpenAI.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, build, and optimize ETL / ELT processes and data pipelines for structured and unstructured data;
• Develop and maintain data lakes, warehouses, and analytics platforms in the cloud;
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security compliance across environments;
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable data solutions;
• Implement best practices for data storage, partitioning, and performance tuning;
• Work with Azure cloud-native services (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks) for ingestion, transformation, and orchestration;
• Build real-time and batch data processing solutions using big data frameworks;
• Partner with analysts and data scientists to support AI / ML and reporting initiatives;
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, workflows, and infrastructure issues;

Contribute to automation, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices for data platforms.

Essential Skills

• Experience in data engineering, architecture, or ETL development;
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala for data processing;
• Advanced SQL expertise and proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server);
• Hands‑on experience with big data frameworks (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Databricks);
• Strong knowledge of Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks);
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi, Prefect);
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB);
• Solid understanding of data modeling, partitioning, and query optimization;

Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Highly Desirable Skills

• Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming);
• Familiarity with MLOps / AI pipelines to support data science workflows;
• Knowledge of data governance and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA);
• Experience in Agile / Scrum delivery models;
• Prior work in a nearshore delivery environment supporting US / European clients;

Certifications in cloud platforms or data engineering (AWS Big Data Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate, GCP Data Engineer).

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.