Data Engineer Freelancer (Databricks / Unity Catalog and Governance)

emagine

, , portugal, , , portugal, Portugal
Full-time
Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to lead the development of a data catalog as part of a data transformation project for a reference client in the pharmaceutical sector. Following the migration from Snowflake to Databricks, the focus is now on implementing a data governance layer, including the definition, construction, and operationalization of a data catalog (e.g., Unity Catalog). We are looking for a profile with strong technical foundations and the ability to interact with the business, capable of structuring and organizing information efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a data catalog on the Databricks platform (e.g., Unity Catalog)
  • Define and structure data organization (schemas, tables, domains)
  • Implement access rules, governance, and permission controls
  • Define and ensure best practices in data governance (metadata, lineage, documentation)
  • Work with business teams to identify and organ...