Data Engineer

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

Kantar’s Worldpanel division is searching for collaborative and dynamic Data Engineers. Based in Lisbon, Portugal this is truly an incredible opportunity to be part of our exciting vision for the future!

The Team and Role’s Mission

We’re currently seeking a Data Engineer to join a dynamic development team passionate about delivering a crucial global data platform. This platform plays a vital role in generating large datasets for diverse clients and brings to bear innovative technologies, primarily utilising Databricks and its latest features like Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Terraform. You’ll also actively contribute to implementing the platform and play a crucial role in crafting its strategic direction.

Apply for an outstanding career opportunity that encourages innovative thinking and making a real impact on the world.

Key Outcomes

• Be responsible for the delivery of tested, high-quality code.
• Adhere to coding standards and implementation of Kantar Technology standards.
• Build suitable automation test suites within Azure DevOps, as well as maintaining and updating them as often as required.
• Carry out manual testing, load testing, and exploratory testing whenever needed.
• Work closely with BAS and Senior Data Engineers to consistently achieve sprint goals.
• Assist in estimation of sprint-by-sprint stories and tasks.
• Pro-actively take a responsible approach to product delivery.

Key Capabilities

Your background will ideally look like this…

• University Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Business proficiency in English (B2 Level Minimum Required).
• Proven programming experience with Python as well as with PySpark, Databricks, and Apache Spark.
• Professional experience with a Cloud Services platform (Azure/AWS/GCP) and infrastructure – preferably MS Azure.
• Comfortable working with ETL data pipelines with large volumes of continuous data.

With the following qualities…

• Inquisitive, with critical thinking, and demonstrates a genuine passion for consumer behavior.
• Enjoys actively looking for new and more efficient ways of improving processes, raising standards, reducing errors, and overcoming omissions.
• Is proactive, optimistic, and willing to get involved to achieve the team's goals and objectives.
• Is highly collaborative and adaptable with the ability to work optimally within different cultural and technical environments.
• Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in order to comfortably connect with partners at all levels across the organization and facilitates discussions in a constructive manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.