Data Analyst (SQL/ETL/Azure) - Full Remote Portugal

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY A leading international organization in the healthcare diagnostics sector is looking for a Data Analyst with strong ETL expertise to join a 6-month consulting engagement. This is a hybrid profile role — equal parts data analysis and ETL development — for someone comfortable working across the full data lifecycle, from extraction and transformation through to business reporting. Full remote, contractor engagement, based in Portugal . Extension possible depending on project evolution. PROJECT & CONTEXT You'll be embedded in an Azure-based data ecosystem , contributing to data integration and analytics initiatives that support business reporting and decision-making across the organisation. Day-to-day work covers building and maintaining ETL workflows, validating data quality, documenting data flows and transformations, and supporting reporting initiatives with trusted, well-structured data. This is not a reporting-only role — hands-on ETL development is central to the position. You'll collaborate closely with both technical and business teams throughout the engagement. Duration: 6 months, with possible extension. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • 3–6 years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar data-focused role • Strong hands-on experience with ETL development and data integration processes — this is a core requirement, not a nice-to-have • Advanced SQL skills and solid experience working with relational database management systems • Experience working within Microsoft Azure environments • Solid understanding of data modelling and data warehousing concepts • Experience performing data validation, troubleshooting, and data quality activities • Ability to gather, analyse, and interpret business data for reporting and decision-making • Experience documenting data flows, transformations, and business rules • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills • Comfortable collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders • English: B2 (Upper Intermediate) — mandatory • Based in Portugal — mandatory NICE TO HAVE • Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) • Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure Synapse Analytics • Python 3.x for data processing and automation • Shell/Bash scripting experience • Experience with QlikView or Diveport BI • Familiarity with Agile methodologies Compensation: €2,700 – €3,600/month net, depending on experience and seniority level. Why HumanIT people stay (4.4 Glassdoor, 89% recommend) • 15th month salary • Health insurance covering your family • Birthday off • Mobility program for digital nomads • Real work-life balance Full benefits What it's really like Originally posted on Himalayas