Senior Python Software Engineer – Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Create a framework for data and cloud migration to transition on-premise software assets to Snowflake and Azure Cloud.

• Support the migration of on-premise software assets to cloud environments.

• Maintain and enhance software solutions and infrastructure.

• Establish best practices and standards for software and data engineering related to deployment and management on cloud platforms.

• Innovate new solutions and improve existing ones.

• Provide tracking of status, reporting, and estimation using project methodologies and tools.

• Design, develop, and test assigned projects.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies and work-planning processes.

• Explore technology trends and continuously enhance technical and IT skills.

• Research new technologies and recommend their adoption when suitable.

• Gather requirements, confirm understanding, and maintain proper documentation.

• Execute tasks within the existing methodology while adhering to quality standards.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and managers to identify user challenges and improve solutions.

• Manage projects from technical design to successful launch.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency in code.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong understanding of information systems theories, concepts, methods, and techniques.

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Python and SQL.

• Familiarity with Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle, and stored procedures.

• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.

• Knowledge of Azure and AKS.

• Proficient in Git and Jenkins.

• Experience in migrating data and data engineering assets to cloud platforms.

• Ability to engineer medium-to-large scale software systems.

• Proficiency with relational databases.

• Experience in building frontend/backend applications at scale.

• Experience working within an Agile environment.

• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development, Continuous Delivery, and Scrum.

• Required experience in the financial industry.

• Effective communicator with systems professionals and Capital Markets business users.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in the English language.

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and/or CFA candidacy is a plus.

• C# experience is a plus.

• Experience with React, Flask, FastAPI, or Django is a plus.

• Familiarity with Airflow/Astronomer, DBT, SSIS, and PowerBI is a plus.

• Experience migrating web applications to cloud platforms is desirable.

• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or S&P Xpressfeed is an asset.

• Understanding of AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance benefits according to company policy.

• Life insurance as per company policy.

• 12 days of paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays in accordance with local law.

• Paternity and maternity leave in line with local regulations.

• Marriage, bereavement, and graduation leaves as per company policy.

• Paid holidays as mandated by local law.

• Christmas bonus in accordance with local law.

• Saving Fund "Asociacion Solidarista."

• Access to a beach house managed by the Asociacion Solidarista.

• Direct deposit for payroll.

• Flexibility for remote-first work.

• A healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunities for global collaboration.

• Growth and development through exposure to diverse clients, industries, and challenges.