Data Engineer

Accenture Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Portugal is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines that support analytics and decision-making. You will work with cloud platforms, ETL/ELT development, and data governance to ensure reliable data delivery across the organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, translate complex requirements into robust data solutions, and contribute to improving data quality, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related technical roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, transformation, and automation
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and modern data integration patterns
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security, and compliance principles
• Experience managing databases and ensuring data reliability and performance
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Analytics, or a related field
• Fluent in English (C1 or above), with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows for structured and unstructured data
• Build reusable frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, validation, and optimization
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes using Python and SQL
• Deploy and support data solutions in production environments, ensuring reliability and performance
• Automate data flows to enable efficient and seamless data consumption across the organization
• Develop and maintain internal tools and applications to support data operations
• Monitor data pipelines, data quality metrics, and system performance
• Implement and promote best practices for data governance, data security, and data quality
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data engineering processes and standards
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and data engineering best practices

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Stakeholder communication

Agile teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Analytics, or a related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

Azure Data Factory

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Accenture Technology powers our clients to achieve high performance. We combine business and industry insights with innovative technology to drive growth for your business. We extend our technology and business capabilities through a powerful alliance ecosystem of market leaders and innovators to provide our clients the best specialized skills and tailored solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as a Data Engineer. As an essential part of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. We are looking for a professional with strong expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, ETL/ELT development, and data governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Data Engineering or related technical roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, transformation, and automation
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and modern data integration patterns
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security, and compliance principles
• Experience managing databases and ensuring data reliability and performance
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Analytics, or a related field
• Fluent in English (C1 or above), with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows for structured and unstructured data
• Build reusable frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, validation, and optimization
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes using Python and SQL
• Deploy and support data solutions in production environments, ensuring reliability and performance
• Automate data flows to enable efficient and seamless data consumption across the organization
• Develop and maintain internal tools and applications to support data operations
• Monitor data pipelines, data quality metrics, and system performance
• Implement and promote best practices for data governance, data security, and data quality
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data engineering processes and standards
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and data engineering best practices

Nice to Have

• Cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar
• Knowledge of big data technologies and distributed processing frameworks
• Additional language skills, such as French
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments