Senior Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Participate in the design and creation of scalable data pipelines on AWS (Glue, S3, Athena, Step Functions).

• Develop and enhance batch and streaming ingestion pipelines, including architectures based on Change Data Capture (CDC).

• Assist in the design and execution of data models that meet business and analytical requirements.

• Maintain data quality, reliability, and performance across all pipelines and datasets.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions are in alignment with business objectives.

• Implement best practices in data engineering, emphasizing modular design, reusability, and governance.

• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and improve code quality.

• Actively identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization within data workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Data Engineering.

• At least 2 years in a Lead or Senior role.

• Extensive experience with the AWS ecosystem (Glue, S3, Athena, Step Functions) (MUST).

• Proficient hands-on experience with Python and PySpark (MUST).

• In-depth knowledge of data pipeline architecture and design patterns.

• Significant hands-on experience with Snowflake (Plus).

• Experience in implementing and scaling CDC (Change Data Capture) patterns.

• Strong background in data modeling for analytics and reporting.

• Experience in leading projects or teams in data engineering settings.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Plus).

🏝️ Benefits

• 🏥 Health and Well-being: At-home medical assistance via EMI (or similar provider) through Asobursatil, available for all employees from AllStar to Analyst level.

• Private healthcare plans for Lead-level roles and above.

• 🎉 Celebrations and Recognitions: Christmas kit delivered to all employees. 1 day off for academic graduation. Family Day: 1 day off every semester (must be taken within the same semester).

• 💰 Financial Health and Savings (Work Together, Get Together Program): Savings incentive program via Asobursatil: Year 1: Blend contributes 50% of your monthly savings. Year 2: Blend contributes 100% of your monthly savings. Year 3+: Blend contributes 150% of your monthly savings. Savings can be withdrawn in July and December.

• 📚 Educational Loans and Subsidies: Forgivable education loans subject to committee approval and budget availability.