Senior Azure Platform Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the infrastructure and platform layer of a contemporary AI-driven application.

• Partner with teams located in the U.S. on impactful data systems currently in production.

• Operate independently on production data pipelines and resolve issues within live systems.

• Take responsibility within a small team setting, emphasizing data quality and modeling.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform, or Backend Engineering.

• Proven hands-on experience with Apache Airflow (mandatory).

• PostgreSQL experience (2–3+ years), including skills in query optimization and performance tuning.

• Proficient in Microsoft Azure (required).

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments.

• Strong Python programming skills for data processing and backend logic development.

• Experience managing production data pipelines and troubleshooting operational systems.

• In-depth knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and ensuring data quality.

• Experience in integrating with APIs and external data sources.

• Capability to work autonomously and assume ownership in a small team environment.

• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with distributed teams.

• Preferred: Background in healthcare data, claims processing, or related fields.

• Experience in fintech or data-intensive platforms.

• Involvement in supporting data-driven algorithms or pricing systems.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools.

• Experience thriving in fast-paced, production-oriented environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position available for candidates based in LATAM.

• Full-time engagement lasting between 6 to 12 months, with possibilities for extension.

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world, impactful data systems in a production setting.

• Collaborate with teams based in the U.S. (MST/PT overlap is necessary).

• High degree of ownership and autonomy in your role.

• Compensation provided in U.S. Dollars.