Data Engineer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Engage in the design, development, and upkeep of data pipelines utilizing ETL/ELT processes to gather, transform, and load data from diverse sources into the data warehouse.

• Establish and uphold data quality checks and validation processes to guarantee data accuracy and dependability.

• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to comprehend their data needs and deliver solutions that fulfill their analytical requirements.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of data models, schemas, and dictionaries to ensure data consistency and usability.

• Monitor the performance of data pipelines and address data-related issues promptly.

• Aid in the assessment and implementation of new data technologies and tools.

• Create and maintain documentation for data pipelines, processes, and data models.

• Contribute to the formulation of data governance policies and procedures.

• Engage in code reviews and knowledge exchange sessions with fellow data engineers.

• Facilitate the migration of existing data pipelines to more scalable and efficient solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in data engineering or a comparable role.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python or Java.

• Understanding of data warehousing principles, modeling, and methodologies.

• Expertise in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

• Experience in optimizing complex queries.

• Strong proficiency in using Git for version control and collaborative coding.

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

• Awareness of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Apache Airflow or similar.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across data science, business intelligence, and software engineering to deliver high-quality data solutions.

• Solid understanding of the significance of data validation and the fundamentals of ensuring data quality (e.g., checking for duplicates, missing values, or incorrect data formats).

• Basic knowledge of data modeling techniques.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Recognized as one of BuiltIn's 2025 Best Places to Work and awarded the Silver Stevie® Award in the 2025 Stevie Awards For Great Employers.

• Professional development allowance to support your growth in meaningful ways.

• Flexibility to balance work with personal life and generous PTO, including paid time off for volunteering, your birthday, and parental leave.

• 401K with company matching, along with financial planning education and resources.

• Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including HSA, FSA, and traditional insurance plans.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): We promote personal well-being by providing an annual lifestyle spending account that can be used for what matters most to you—whether it’s a gym membership, meditation app, WFH equipment, or groceries delivered to your home.

• Your health is our priority! We cover 100% of your health insurance premiums, with plans offering national and international coverage for your peace of mind.

• Propelus Flex Club: Our flexible benefits platform provides monthly points to redeem for your essential needs, along with access to exclusive discounts available only to our team members.

• Comprehensive life insurance policy paid entirely by the company, with the option to add beneficiaries at a special discounted rate.