Data Platform Engineer

About KWAN

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, experience, and career goals. We also offer a career progression program supported by our People Experience Partners, who will guide you throughout your journey with us.

What we are looking for:

• 5 years of experience in Database Engineering ou Data Platform Engineering.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, database design, and data modelling;
• Knowledge of indexing, transactions, migrations, partitioning, concurrency, and query optimization;
• Experience modelling operational, historical, configuration, and analytics data for production systems;
• Ability to provide reliable and high-performance data access to backend services;
• Understanding of data quality, traceability, auditability, retention, and schema evolution;
• Experience with Git, automated testing, CI/CD, Docker, and Linux;
• Professional proficiency in English.

Experience with Python or Rust, TimescaleDB, Redis, Kafka, NATS, MQTT, Kubernetes, time-series data, event-driven architectures, robotics, logistics, or industrial software will be valued.

This is a hands-on product engineering role focused on building scalable data foundations. It is not a pure DBA, Data Analyst, or reporting position.

What we offer

• A project aligned with your skills, ambitions, and preferred work culture;
• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• An empowering and respectful work environment enriched with social and learning initiatives;
• A dedicated People Experience Partner to support your professional development and work-life balance.

Work Location & Flexibility

Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in Tagus Park, Portugal.

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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