Data Engineer

At Bloq.it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs and making them more sustainable.

We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale-ups in Europe.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative team as our new #bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in implementing data solutions that underpin our business goals and facilitate data-informed decision-making processes.

What will be your responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and load structured and unstructured data from various sources into data lakes and data warehouses;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions for data integration, storage, and analysis;
• Optimize data infrastructure and architecture for performance, scalability, and reliability, leveraging cloud-based technologies;
• Implement data governance, data quality, and data security best practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and privacy compliance;
• Work closely with data scientists and analysts to provide them with clean, reliable, and well-structured datasets for analysis and modeling purposes;
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring high availability and uptime;
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering, and recommend new tools and techniques to improve our data infrastructure and processes;
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data engineering processes, data models, and systems.
  
  

Extra valued skills

• Understanding of AWS services and offerings, including Redshift, S3, Glue, Kinesis, etc;
• Experience with DynamoDB;
• Knowledge of BI reporting tools.

What are the requirements to join us in this position

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a data engineering role, with hands-on experience in designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehouses;
• Strong programming skills such as SQL and Python;
• Experience with Cloud platforms, preferably AWS (Amazon Web Services);
• Experience with various database designs (Relational, Columnar, SQL, NoSQL such as MongoDB);
• Knowledge of big data tools and frameworks such as Apache Spark, Kafka, EventHub or Databricks;
• Familiarity with version control systems, like Git and CI/CD pipelines;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data problems and develop innovative solutions;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment alongside cross-functional teams.

What will you get if you join us in this position

• he opportunity to join our Data team and play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems and contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry;
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills, including performance-based bonus and Portuguese health insurance;
• Flexible work conditions, including a remote-friendly policy and a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life;
• Monthly meetings in-person at our HQ Office in Lisbon, PT, giving you the chance to connect with the team and immerse yourself in our company culture;
• Make a tangible impact by contributing to the spearheading the development of data pipelines and infrastructure, actively supporting our mission to provide affordable and sustainable solutions.
  

If you're a passionate Data Engineer ready to shape the future of smart locker solutions, Bloq.it is the place for you.

Join our team of #bloqstars and help us redefine the last-mile delivery experience!