<h2>🌍 About Keyrus</h2><p>Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on <strong>making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective</strong>.</p><p>Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in <strong>28+ countries across 5 continents</strong>, with more than <strong>3,300 people worldwide</strong>. Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in <strong>Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting</strong> with a strong understanding of business realities.</p><p>Data is never the goal in itself.<br>We use data to <strong>shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions</strong>.</p><p>At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance. Through our <strong>Foundation and ESG initiatives</strong>, we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact.</p><p><strong>#OneTeamOneKeyrus</strong></p><hr><h2>🎯 The Role</h2><p>As a <strong>Data Consultant / Data Engineer</strong>, you will work at the intersection of <strong>data engineering, business consulting, and GenAI transformation</strong>, helping design, build, and optimise data solutions that support business processes and decision-making.</p><p>You will join a <strong>strategic transformation initiative in the insurance sector</strong>, working closely with business, data, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality data pipelines and enable <strong>AI-driven use cases</strong>, including document processing and workflow automation.</p><p>📍 <strong>Job location:</strong> 90% Remote (Europe-based) / 10% On-site in Cologne, Germany<br>🕒 <strong>Contract type:</strong> Employee or Contractor<br>🗓 <strong>Target start date:</strong> July<br>⏰ <strong>Working hours:</strong> Full-time (40h/week)<br>💵 <strong>Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Portugal: €50,000 – €65,000</p></li><li><p>Spain: €55,000 – €70,000</p></li><li><p>Contractor option: €300 – €400/day</p></li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> All applications (CVs) must be submitted in English.</p><hr><h2>💥 Your Impact</h2><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Design, build, and maintain <strong>data pipelines and integrations</strong> across multiple systems</p></li><li><p>Translate business and functional requirements into <strong>technical data solutions</strong></p></li><li><p>Work with structured and unstructured data to support <strong>analytics and GenAI use cases</strong></p></li><li><p>Integrate data pipelines with <strong>APIs, backend systems, and AI/LLM modules</strong></p></li><li><p>Collaborate with business stakeholders, Data Scientists, and engineers to ensure <strong>data usability and alignment</strong></p></li><li><p>Support <strong>data quality, governance, and validation processes</strong></p></li><li><p>Contribute to <strong>data modelling, transformation logic, and pipeline optimisation</strong></p></li><li><p>Support <strong>Agile delivery processes</strong>, backlog refinement, and sprint execution</p></li><li><p>Ensure alignment between <strong>technical delivery and business objectives</strong></p></li><li><p>Participate in <strong>architecture discussions and solution design decisions</strong></p></li></ul><hr><h2>⚡ What Makes This Role Challenging</h2><ul><li><p>You will operate in a <strong>regulated insurance environment with strong governance requirements</strong></p></li><li><p>You will combine <strong>technical engineering delivery with consulting and stakeholder interaction</strong></p></li><li><p>You will work on <strong>GenAI-driven transformation initiatives</strong>, requiring adaptability</p></li><li><p>You will coordinate across <strong>business, data, and engineering teams</strong></p></li></ul><hr><h2>👤 What We’re Looking For</h2><h3>Must-haves</h3><ul><li><p>5–8+ years of experience in <strong>data engineering, data consulting, or hybrid roles</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong experience with <strong>data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and data integration</strong></p></li><li><p>Ability to translate <strong>business requirements into technical data solutions</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience working with <strong>Python and SQL</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>REST APIs and system integrations</strong></p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of <strong>data modelling and data processing concepts</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience working in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong <strong>stakeholder communication and consulting mindset</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience working in <strong>enterprise or regulated environments</strong></p></li><li><p>Ability to collaborate with <strong>Data Science and engineering teams</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Fluent German and English</strong></p></li><li><p>Must be a <strong>Portuguese or European citizen</strong>, or hold a <strong>valid work permit for Portugal</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Nice-to-haves</h3><ul><li><p>Experience in the <strong>insurance or financial services industry</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>GenAI or AI-driven data projects</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)</strong></p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>data governance and compliance frameworks</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)</strong></p></li><li><p>Knowledge of <strong>real-time data or streaming architectures</strong></p></li></ul><hr><h2>💰 How Our Salary Ranges Work</h2><p>At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect <strong>different levels of mastery and impact within the same role</strong> — not different job titles.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Bottom of the range</strong><br>You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support.</p></li><li><p><strong>Middle of the range</strong><br>You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently.</p></li><li><p><strong>Top of the range</strong><br>You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team.</p></li></ul><p>Final offers are based on <strong>experience, autonomy, scope, and market context</strong>, and are discussed transparently during the process.</p><hr><h2>🎁 What We Offer at Keyrus Portugal</h2><ul><li><p>Competitive salary aligned with your experience and the data market</p></li><li><p>Meal allowance: <strong>€10.20/day</strong></p></li><li><p>Flexible benefits plan</p></li><li><p>Private medical insurance</p></li><li><p><strong>22 days of annual leave</strong>, increasing every 3 years (up to 25 days)</p></li><li><p>Continuous learning via <strong>KLX – Keyrus Learning Experience</strong></p></li><li><p>A collaborative, international, and human-centred work environment</p></li></ul><hr><h2>💙 Why Keyrus?</h2><p>Joining Keyrus means joining:</p><ul><li><p>A <strong>market leader in Data Intelligence</strong></p></li><li><p>A company where <strong>people, trust, and diversity</strong> are core values</p></li><li><p>An environment that values <strong>ownership, flexibility, and innovation</strong></p></li><li><p>A place where different backgrounds and perspectives are not just welcomed = they are essential</p></li></ul><p>We believe diversity drives better thinking, stronger teams, and better outcomes.<br>Everyone belongs at Keyrus.<br><br><span><strong>At Keyrus, all stages of our recruitment process are conducted and evaluated by human recruiters and interviewers.</strong></span><br><span>To support accuracy and efficiency, AI may occasionally be used internally by our team exclusively for <strong>note-taking purposes during interviews</strong>. AI is <strong>never</strong> used to make hiring decisions or evaluate candidates.</span></p><p><span>🔒 To ensure <strong>fairness, authenticity, and the protection of confidential and proprietary information</strong>, the use of AI tools by candidates during the recruitment process is <strong>strictly prohibited</strong>.</span></p><p><span>Our commitment to <strong>responsible AI practices</strong> ensures that hiring decisions are based solely on each candidate’s own skills, experience, judgment, and expertise.</span></p><p><span>⚠️ <strong>Any use of AI assistance during the interview process may result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.</strong></span></p><hr><h2>♿ Equal Opportunity Statement</h2><p>We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.</p><p> </p><figure><lite-youtube videoid="D0Zdvc0v0so" title="Play: Video" posterquality="sddefault"></lite-youtube></figure>