Data Engineer

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role:

As a Data Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Scrum Masters, Data Analysts, and Data Stewards, working collaboratively to deliver data-focused solutions. Your primary responsibility within the Data team will be to design and construct advanced data pipelines capable of efficiently collecting, processing, transforming, and managing large volumes of data with diverse characteristics. This includes implementing necessary data quality controls, metadata management, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure an end-to-end data supply chain. Your key tasks will involve participating in sprint planning, developing and executing data pipelines, profiling and validating data, integrating new data into existing analytical datasets, and conducting system tests.

About you:

• University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, encompassing data modeling, data integration, and data quality.

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps/DataOps.
• Experience in Requirements Engineering, Solution Architecture, Design, Development, and Deployment.
• Proficient in integrating data into analytical platforms.
• Familiarity with ingestion technologies used by cloud platforms such as Azure AWS and specific tools like Talend.
• Expertise in data profiling, source-target mappings, ELT development, SQL optimization, testing, and implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and other data manipulation languages, as well as native cloud database technologies.
• Track record of implementing databases, data access middleware, and high-volume processing involving large data stores.
• Familiarity with structured and unstructured data.

Behavioral skills:

• Customer focus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and a strong interest in Data and IT Domains.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Portuguese base pay reasonably expected for this role is 56 000€ to 70 000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. ● Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing
• and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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