KWAN is seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of transformation workflows using dbt Core within a modern Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, strong architectural mindset, and hands-on delivery across modern data platforms.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Description
We are looking for a Cloud Data Engineer to work hybrid in Porto, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
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About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
- Leading the architectural evolution of transformation workflows using dbt Core within a modern Azure ecosystem.
- Defining best practices, modelling standards, and scalable transformation frameworks to unify BI and Data Engineering outputs.
- Driving migration initiatives from legacy transformation tools to dbt Core, ensuring stability, maintainability, and performance.
- Building and optimising ELT/ETL pipelines leveraging Azure-native technologies such as ADF, Microsoft Fabric, ADLS, and related services.
- Implementing CI/CD-ready data models with robust testing, versioning and deployment strategies.
- Acting as a senior technical reference, supporting teams with architectural decisions, documentation, and modernization efforts.
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What we are looking for
- 5+ Years experience in Data Engineering, with strong architectural mindset and hands-on delivery across modern data platforms;
- Mastery of dbt Core — complex modelling, testing, environment setup, deployment and governance;
- Solid background with Azure data services (ADF, Fabric, Databricks, ADLS, Functions or similar);
- Strong T-SQL skills and experience with Python for data workflows;
- Deep understanding of data modelling, ELT/ETL patterns, orchestration and pipeline optimisation;
- Ability to bridge BI and Engineering teams, ensuring aligned transformation logic and data architecture;
- Experience enforcing engineering standards, guiding modernization, and documenting technical decisions;
- Fluent level of English & Portuguese (mandatory);
- Availability to work hybrid in Porto, 3x per week in the office.
- Candidates must be residing already in Portugal.
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What we offer
- A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
- A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
- An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
- A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
- A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
- Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
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