Senior Data Engineer

Accenture PLC; Estrela; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cloud certifications

AI/ML experience

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines in a hybrid Lisbon environment. You will collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into robust data solutions.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, cloud platform experience (Azure/AWS/GCP), and expertise in data modeling, governance, and ETL/ELT processes. Portuguese fluent and English at B2 level are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL (mandatory) - minimum 4 years.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (mandatory).
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data architecture, and data governance principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Proficiency with Apache Spark and distributed data processing frameworks.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, database design, and large-scale processing systems.
• Experience implementing data quality, integrity, and monitoring controls.
• Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Native Portuguese speaker and English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable, and reliable data pipelines.
• Develop, test, and maintain data architectures, databases, and large-scale processing systems.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Create, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT processes for data ingestion and transformation.
• Implement and manage data ingestion processes from multiple internal and external data sources.
• Monitor data pipelines and ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across platforms.
• Optimize data systems and processing frameworks to maximize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide support for data infrastructure and platform needs.
• Apply data governance principles and maintain data models aligned with business requirements.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Data architecture

Data governance

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

Flink

Data warehousing

Data security

Data quality

English

Portuguese

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

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.

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as a Senior Data Engineer.

Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL (mandatory) - minimum 4 yearsExperience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (mandatory)Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelinesStrong knowledge of data modeling, data architecture, and data governance principlesExperience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processesProficiency with Apache Spark and distributed data processing frameworksExperience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, or similarSolid understanding of data warehousing, database design, and large-scale processing systemsExperience implementing data quality, integrity, and monitoring controlsKnowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance best practicesStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholdersNative Portuguese speaker and English proficiency at B2 level or above

Nice to Have

• Cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Working Model: Hybrid

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable, and reliable data pipelines
• Develop, test, and maintain data architectures, databases, and large-scale processing systems
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Create, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT processes for data ingestion and transformation
• Implement and manage data ingestion processes from multiple internal and external data sources
• Monitor data pipelines and ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across platforms
• Optimize data systems and processing frameworks to maximize performance, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide support for data infrastructure and platform needs
• Apply data governance principles and maintain data models aligned with business requirements

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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