Gcp Data Engineer (Hybrid)

iTRTech Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

iTRTech Group is seeking a GCP Data Engineer for a hybrid Lisbon-based role. The candidate will design and run scalable data pipelines using BigQuery, Cloud Run, GCS, and Cloud Composer within a Telco data model project spanning Europe.

The role requires 3+ years in data engineering, strong GCP expertise, and the ability to work 40% onsite in Lisbon with English at B2 level or higher.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Data Engineering and Cloud Data Platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing, deploying and supporting data pipelines in production.
• Strong experience with Google BigQuery.
• Experience with Cloud Run and BigQuery ingestion, plus GCS.
• Experience with Cloud Composer (Managed Airflow) for orchestration.
• Knowledge of Cloud Logging and Alerting.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT and data platform lifecycle.
• English level at least B2 and readiness for 40% onsite in Lisbon.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operationalise the Telco Data Model prototype in the target environment.
• Support feature expansion and integration across the data platform.
• Design, develop and optimise data ingestion pipelines into BigQuery, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Implement and maintain orchestration workflows using Google Cloud Composer (Managed Airflow).
• Test and validate raw ingestion, curated, historical and serving/consumption layers.
• Monitor platform health and performance using Google Cloud Logging and alerting capabilities.
• Troubleshoot data processing, orchestration and platform issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and development teams to ensure successful delivery and operational stability.

Skills

GCP

BigQuery

Cloud Run

Cloud Storage

Cloud Composer

Apache Airflow

ETL/ELT

Data Pipelines

Data Modelling

Monitoring/Logging

Job description

GCP DATA ENGINEER (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid — 60% remote and 40% onsite

Language Requirements: English B2 mandatory | Additional European languages are a plus

Seniority: Mid-level (3+ years)

Sector: Telecommunications

Rate Between €3000 - 3300 RV or unipessoal (gross value)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a GCP Data Engineer to support the deployment and operationalisation of a Telco Data Model solution within an international telecommunications environment spanning several European geographies.

You will build and support scalable data pipelines, optimise performance and implement orchestration, monitoring and testing across the platform. The role requires practical experience with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Google Cloud Storage and Cloud Composer.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and operationalise the Telco Data Model prototype in the target environment.
• Support feature expansion and integration across the data platform.
• Design, develop and optimise data ingestion pipelines into BigQuery, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Implement and maintain orchestration workflows using Google Cloud Composer (Managed Airflow).
• Test and validate raw ingestion, curated, historical and serving/consumption layers.
• Monitor platform health and performance using Google Cloud Logging and alerting capabilities.
• Troubleshoot data processing, orchestration and platform issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and development teams to ensure successful delivery and operational stability.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in Data Engineering and Cloud Data Platforms.
• Proven hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing, deploying and supporting data pipelines in production.
• Strong experience with Google BigQuery.
• Experience developing and optimising Cloud Run services for data ingestion into BigQuery.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Storage (GCS).
• Experience with Google Cloud Composer (Managed Airflow) for workflow orchestration.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Logging and Alerting.
• Experience implementing data models and testing pipelines across the full data platform lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes, performance tuning and data engineering best practices.
• Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting and operational support.
• English B2 or above.
• Availability to work onsite in Lisbon for 40% of the working schedule.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in telecommunications and familiarity with Telco data models.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams.
• Additional European language skills.

Ideal Profile

A data engineer with practical experience delivering and operating GCP data solutions in production. You should be comfortable investigating pipeline issues, improving performance and validating data across multiple layers, while collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Questions for Candidates

1. How many years of Data Engineering experience do you have, and which production projects have you delivered using GCP?
2. Can you describe a data ingestion solution you developed using Cloud Run, Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery, including how you optimised performance?
3. How have you used Cloud Composer/Airflow to orchestrate pipelines and Cloud Logging and Alerting to monitor and troubleshoot failures?
4. What experience do you have testing raw, curated, historical and serving/consumption layers? Have you worked with Telco data models or data quality frameworks?
5. What is your English level, current location and availability for 40% onsite work in Lisbon? Please confirm your earliest start date and whether the €3000–3300 gross rate aligns with your expectations.

CV Keywords

Google Cloud Platform, GCP, Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, BigQuery, Cloud Run, Google Cloud Storage, GCS, Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Cloud Logging, Alerting, Data Pipelines, Data Ingestion, ETL, ELT, Data Modelling, Performance Tuning, Pipeline Testing, Data Validation, Raw Layer, Curated Layer, Historical Layer, Serving Layer, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Production Support, Telecommunications, Telco Data Model, Data Governance, Data Quality, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Event-Driven Architecture, Real-Time Data Processing, Agile.

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