Data Engineer - Short-Term Impact (Airflow, Python, SQL)

AgileEngine; Ponta Delgada; Hybrid; EUR 47,660 - 64,991; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth: Mentorship and personalized roadmaps

Competitive compensation with budgets for education and fitness

Exciting projects with top product companies

Flexible schedule with remote and office options

Job summary

A technology-driven software company in Portugal is looking for a Mid-Level Data Engineer for a focused 2–3 month engagement. This role emphasizes the delivery of impactful data solutions through dependable data pipelines using Python and SQL, with Airflow orchestration. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience, strong coding skills, and an ability to work independently on project-based tasks. The position offers competitive USD-based compensation and the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Strong Python and SQL skills, with a clear focus on readability and documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Airflow is essential.
• Solid understanding of columnar databases and analytical data models.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in short-term engagements.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Work with Airflow to orchestrate and monitor data workflows.
• Write well-documented code (Python and SQL).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Ensure reliability and performance across pipelines and transformations.
• Contribute to short-term deliverables with ownership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Airflow

Data Pipeline Design

Analytical Data Models

Tools

AWS

Databricks

ClickHouse

Vertica

Job description

A technology-driven software company in Portugal is looking for a Mid-Level Data Engineer for a focused 2–3 month engagement. This role emphasizes the delivery of impactful data solutions through dependable data pipelines using Python and SQL, with Airflow orchestration. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience, strong coding skills, and an ability to work independently on project-based tasks. The position offers competitive USD-based compensation and the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.