Senior Data Engineer (Azure)
🌍 About Keyrus
Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective. Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in 28+ countries across 5 continents, with more than 3,300 people worldwide. Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting with a strong understanding of business realities.
Data is never the goal in itself. We use data to shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions. At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance.
Through our Foundation and ESG initiatives, we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact.
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🎯 The Role
As a Senior Data Engineer (Azure), you will work at the intersection of data engineering, backend services, and cloud platforms, helping build scalable data foundations that enable analytics, integrations, and data‑driven decision‑making. You will join a collaborative, cross‑functional team working in an agile environment, contributing end‑to‑end to modern data platforms and integration solutions across the Azure ecosystem.
📍 Job location: Portugal-based (Remote)
🕒 Contract type: Contractor
🗓 Target start date: ASAP
⏰ Working hours: Full-time
💵 Compensation: Daily rate €250 – €350
Note: All applications (CVs) must be submitted in English.
💥 Your Impact
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and backend services on Azure
Build and optimise data products and data platforms using modern lakehouse architectures
Develop and maintain APIs and integrations to connect internal and external systems
Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across pipelines and services
Work with structured and unstructured data to support analytics and downstream systems
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes
Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team, taking shared ownership of deliverables
Continuously improve solutions, standards, and team practices
⚡ What Makes This Role Challenging
You will work on modern, large-scale data platforms in evolving environments
You are expected to balance quality, scalability, and delivery speed
You will collaborate across data, backend, and platform engineering domains
You will contribute beyond isolated components, owning solutions end-to-end
Autonomy increases with experience — so does responsibility
👤 What We’re Looking For
Must-haves
Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong experience with Python and object-oriented programming
Solid experience with Microsoft Azure (e.g., ADLS, ADF, Synapse, or similar services)
Hands-on experience with Databricks (Notebooks, Delta Lake)
Strong SQL skills for data processing and validation
Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services (REST, event-driven)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluency in English
Must be based in Europe
Nice-to-haves
Experience with data modelling and data architecture
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Unity Catalogue)
Exposure to AI/ML data preparation or data-driven platforms
Experience with JSON and API-based data ingestion
Experience with Kubernetes / containerised environments is a plus
Mindset & Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Eagerness to learn and work with new technologies
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Working Environment
Agile and collaborative teams with shared ownership
Cross-functional setup combining data, backend, and platform engineering
Strong focus on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work on modern, scalable data and integration solutions
💰 How Our Salary Ranges Work
At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect different levels of mastery and impact within the same role — not different job titles.
Bottom of the range
You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support.
Middle of the range
You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently.
Top of the range
You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team.
Final offers are based on experience, autonomy, scope, and market context, and are discussed transparently during the process.
🎁 What We Offer at Keyrus Portugal
Competitive salary aligned with your experience and the data market
Meal allowance: €10.20/day
Flexible benefits plan
Private medical insurance
22 days of annual leave, increasing every 3 years (up to 25 days)
Continuous learning via KLX – Keyrus Learning Experience
A collaborative, international, and human-centred work environment
💙 Why Keyrus?
Joining Keyrus means joining:
A market leader in Data Intelligence
A company where people, trust, and diversity are core values
An environment that values ownership, flexibility, and innovation
A place where different backgrounds and perspectives are not just welcomed = they are essential
We believe diversity drives better thinking, stronger teams, and better outcomes.
Everyone belongs at Keyrus.
♿ Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.