Alter Solutions PortugalData Engineer (AWS / Snowflake / DBT / Airflow / Informatica IICS)
Company Description
About Act Digital
Act Digital is an international IT consulting firm with 5,000+ experts worldwide, supporting leading organizations in their digital transformation. In Canada, we specialize in Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Software Delivery.
We are currently partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader on a major commercial vaccines project and are looking to strengthen their data engineering team with talented consultants.
Job Description
📍 Canada | 🌍 Remote possible | ⏰ EST timezone
Project Context
You will integrate into the client’s internal team (Canada, USA, Europe) and collaborate with global vendor teams. Your mission will be to provide technical support, code validation, and deployment expertise to ensure the success of this strategic data initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Review and validate data engineering designs.
Perform code reviews and ensure technical quality.
Support deployment of solutions developed in collaboration with vendor teams.
Work closely with international teams across multiple time zones.
Tech Stack
Cloud: AWS
Data Warehouse: Snowflake
ETL / Integration: Informatica IICS
Data Transformation: DBT
Workflow Orchestration: Airflow
Profile
Proven experience as a Data Engineer (mid-level or senior).
Strong expertise with AWS, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and Informatica IICS.
Experience in pharma / vaccines / sales / contracting / claims domains is an asset.
Comfortable working in EST hours with some flexibility for international collaboration.
What We Offer
Join Act Digital, an international consulting firm with a strong presence in Canada.
Contribute to a high-impact healthcare project with global visibility.
Work in a multicultural, collaborative environment.
Long-term assignment, remote-friendly.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience: Minimum 4+ years in Data Engineering (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior).
Technical expertise:
Strong proficiency with AWS, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and Informatica IICS.
Solid experience in data pipeline design, code review, validation, and deployment.
Soft skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work in a multicultural, distributed team.
Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus).
Nice to have:
Knowledge of pharmaceutical / vaccines / sales & contracting / claims data domains.
Previous experience in healthcare or regulated industries.