Cloud Data Engineer

Employment type: Direct Hire – Full-time, with all benefits required by Brazil law Salary range: Competitive and negotiable based on experience Language: Bilingual (Advanced English – excellent verbal and written communication skills required)The Senior Cloud Data Engineer leads the design, architecture, and implementation of secure, scalable data solutions on AWS, utilizing Snowflake, dbt, and modern automation tools. This role drives best practices for data quality, validation, and governance, while optimizing performance and reliability across both cloud and legacy platforms. The Senior Cloud Data Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data pipelines and products, mentor junior engineers, and champions continuous improvement in engineering standards and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities- Leads the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, secure, and resilient data pipelines and systems on cloud platforms.- Architects and implements advanced data integration solutions to support complex analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise reporting needs.- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, business analysts, product owners, and application engineers—to understand and deliver on evolving data requirements.- Ensures the highest standards of data quality, integrity, and security through comprehensive testing, validation, and robust governance practices.- Monitors, optimizes, and scales data workflows to achieve performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency targets across both cloud and legacy environments.- Proactively identifies, investigates, and resolves data-related issues, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.- Champions continuous improvement by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, and by driving innovation in data engineering processes and solutions.- Partners with enterprise architecture and data governance teams to define and enforce data standards and compliance requirements.- Leads design reviews and technical workshops to uplevel engineering practices across the organization.- Contributes to strategic planning for data platform evolution and modernization initiatives.Requirements- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with a strong emphasis on designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.- Advanced proficiency in SQL, with hands-on experience in both relational (e.G., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Snowflake) and NoSQL (e.G., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.- Extensive experience architecting and operating data platforms on AWS and Azure; relevant cloud certifications (e.G., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer Associate) strongly preferred.- Deep knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and enterprise data governance frameworks.- Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring data engineering teams, driving technical excellence and fostering collaborative environments.- Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and proactively in fast-paced settings.- English level: B2 (upper-intermediate).Benefits- Career development plan and continuous learning.- Excellent work environment and flexibility.- Meal Allowance R$ 50.00 per day- Life Insurance- Health Insurance (Sul America)- Transportation Allowance- Appreciation Bonus If you’re looking for a place where professional growth goes hand in hand with quality of life, this opportunity is for you