Data Engineer

Explore Group; León; A distancia; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with strong expertise in Apache Kafka and Snowflake. This permanent role is remote-first, allowing you to work on exciting projects with autonomy while fostering long-term career growth in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Expertise in Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or Confluent Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake (schema design, optimisation).

Responsabilidades

• Design and manage real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Develop scalable ETL / ELT processes for ingesting data into Snowflake.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts and data scientists.

Conocimientos

Apache Kafka

Snowflake

SQL

Python

Java

Scala

.NET

Git

Herramientas

GitLab CI / CD

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

A leading technology consultancy is hiring a Data Engineer with strong expertise in Apache Kafka and Snowflake . You'll join a fast-growing, remote-first team delivering cutting-edge data solutions to global clients in finance, retail, and other industries.

This is a permanent role open to candidates based in Portugal or Spain , offering exciting projects, autonomy, and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and manage real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka
• Develop scalable ETL / ELT processes for ingesting data into Snowflake
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, data scientists, and DevOps
• Apply modern engineering best practices, including CI / CD and version control
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
• Expertise in Kafka Streams , Kafka Connect , or Confluent Kafka
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake (schema design, optimisation)
• Strong SQL skills and / or programming knowledge in Python, Java, Scala, or .NET
• Experience with Git-based CI / CD tools (e.g. GitLab CI / CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Clear and confident communicator in English

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Azure services like Data Factory, Data Lake, or Synapse
• Exposure to Apache Spark , Hadoop , or other distributed data frameworks
• Understanding of data governance , security , and compliance (e.g. GDPR)