Lead Backend Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop scalable backend systems utilizing Java.

• Lead the design and execution of distributed systems architecture.

• Create and enhance concurrent and multi-threaded applications.

• Construct and sustain big data pipelines and infrastructure.

• Oversee containerized workloads through Kubernetes.

• Establish service contracts, APIs, and integration frameworks with cross-functional teams.

• Implement solutions for observability and monitoring.

• Assist in production deployments and resolve complex issues.

• Propel initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Mentor and collaborate with fellow team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive proficiency in Java, with a solid grasp of advanced language features and best practices.

• Expertise in concurrency patterns, multi-threading, thread synchronization, locks, barriers, mutexes, atomic operations, and volatile semantics.

• Practical experience in designing and implementing distributed systems, focusing on consistency, fault tolerance, and data replication.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, deployment strategies, and service management.

• Strong foundation in SQL and database design.

• Experience in system profiling, performance analysis, and optimization methods.

• Familiarity with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Loki.

• Capability to debug intricate distributed system issues.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Experience with the Spring Framework or other contemporary Java backend frameworks is an advantage.

• Background in Kafka or event-streaming architectures is beneficial.

• Understanding of reactive programming frameworks or reactive systems design is a plus.

• Prior experience in programmatic advertising or real-time data processing systems is advantageous.

• Advanced English proficiency is required.

• Over 5 years of experience in Backend Engineering or related fields such as Systems Engineering or Full-Stack Development, with verified expertise in distributed systems and multi-threaded application design.

🏝️ Benefits

• Certifications in AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake.

• Access to AI learning paths.

• Customized study plans, courses, and additional certifications specific to the role.

• Access to Udemy Business.

• English language lessons.

• Opportunities to travel for industry conferences and client meetings.

• Career development plans and mentorship programs.

• Special rewards for birthdays, work anniversaries, and other significant personal milestones.

• Company-provided equipment.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Additional benefits may vary based on location in LATAM.