LIS - Cloud Data Engineer - (M/F/D)

Pictet Tech; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative culture and learning

Premium hardware and tools

Flexible work arrangement and tech-led

Job summary

Pictet Tech in Lisbon is building a new Java & AWS development team focused on data engineering and cloud-native data platforms. You will contribute to pipeline development, data modelling, and governance while collaborating with analysts and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes agile collaboration, high-quality code, and continuous improvement across the data products as the team scales in Lisbon and beyond.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in data pipelining and AWS (S3, ECS, Lambda, RDS, SNS/SQS, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Extensive experience with analytical database programming (SQL).
• Strong SQL query-writing skills; knowledge of DBT core is a plus.
• Proficient in Python and data-related libraries (Pandas, Boto3).
• Understanding of data platform architecture and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-based data pipelines transforming raw data into structured formats.
• Architect and deploy high-performance batch and streaming pipelines with monitoring and alerts.

Skills

Data pipelines

SQL proficiency

Python programming

DBT core

AWS services

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Snowflake

DBT Core

Airflow/Orchestration

Terraform / CloudFormation

Job description

Recognized as a Great Place to Work for eight years, we first established ourselves in Luxembourg before expanding to Lisbon in 2022. Today, we are entering a new phase with the kick-off of our Java & AWS development team in Lisbon. Our ambition is clear: to grow a strong team of experts and build a thriving community of specialists across locations.

We are looking for passionate individuals eager to be part of this new chapter. You will join a dynamic and collaborative environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape the future of AWS oriented Java development practices at Pictet Tech, always with a long-term vision and a deep commitment to the Group’s success.

We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in cloud-based data platforms, data pipeline development, Python, and SQL. Experience with AWS, Snowflake and DBT is a plus, but we also welcome candidates with relevant experience on Azure, Databricks, Redshift, or similar modern data platforms.

You will join the Scrum team of one of our product as part of the development team and collaborate with data analysts and internal teams to ensure the delivery and the run of the product in line with the sprint backlog.

Data Pipeline Development

• Implement cloud-based data pipelines to transform raw data from various sources (e.g. APIs, FTP, SFTP) into structured formats.
• Architect and deploy high-performance (batch and streaming) data pipelines with monitoring and alerting system implemented for data analysts and business users.

Data Management

• Assemble and manage large, complex datasets that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Support data governance initiatives by cataloguing and describing metadata.
• Implement functional and non-functional tests on data.

Data Modelling and Analysis

• Perform data modelling and design appropriate database objects (views, tables, procedures, scripts).
• Analyze and optimize queries for performance and scalability.

Collaboration and Support Production

• Participate in troubleshooting, monitoring, and user support activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Code according to established architecture guidelines and focus on improving the scalability and performance of data products.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance data engineering practices.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills

• University degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience in data pipelining and related technologies such as AWS (S3, ECS, Lambda, RDS, SNS/SQS, IAM, Cloudwatch)
• Extensive experience with analytical database programming (SQL)
• Good skills in writing complex SQL queries, knowledge of DBT core is a plus
• Proficient in Python and data-related libraries (e.g. Pandas, Boto3)
• Strong understanding of data platform architecture and data governance principles

Real asset

• Knowledge of Snowflake is a plus
• Adoption of CI/CD practices
• Experience using orchestration tools (e.g. Step Function, Airflow, Prefect)
• Experience with version control tool such as GitHub or GitLab
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as code (e.g. CloudFormation, Terraform)
• AWS certification (e.g., Solution Architect or equivalent) is preferred
• Snowflake certification (e.g. SnowPro Core) is preferred

And also

An agile mind-set. It’s not a buzz word: agility is about collaboration, growing together, supporting more junior team members, intellectual humility and strong desire to learn

Proven ability to deliver against deadlines with a strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and performance

Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment using tools like Jira

Excellent communication skills

Team player with a proactive approach to challenges and continuous improvement.

Benefits

What we offer:

• An innovative and supportive working culture fostering collaboration, professional development and learning opportunities
• Top-notch technologies and premium hardware
• An opportunity to work and grow alongside inspiring individuals
• A room for open and meaningful discussions across the organization and locations
• A safe place to share and promote your ideas and vision
• Lifestyle in line with the tech world: flexitime, state of the art facilities, dynamic organization
• Non-negotiable values: excellence, integrity, respect, fun

Limited travel required. Please note that a Portuguese valid work permit is required. Thank you.

Please note that only applications meeting the key requirements will be considered.