Senior Data Engineer
Brazil - Remote
IT Labs
IT Labs was created with a sole purpose to produce the most high-performing, purpose and process-driven software development teams.Looking for a place where you, your skills, and your contribution are valued and recognized? Somewhere you can grow not just as a professional, but also as an individual? You've come to the right place. At IT Labs, we take care of our own - and we mean it. If you love to code, can easily prioritize and analyze work, and keep one eye on the bigger picture and business needs - then you're the Senior Backend Engineer we're looking for.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of maximizing the value of extensive data. The API platform processes billions in payments monthly for millions of users. You'll play a key role in helping our client make well-informed decisions using this data.
Your responsibilities will include crafting and executing a technical vision for state-of-the-art AWS-based data pipelines. You'll also support new product developments and data science initiatives while ensuring systems maintain optimal performance levels. Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD systems (such as Terraform, Troposphere, CloudFormation, Jenkins), along with experience in administering Microsoft SQL Server (especially in high-availability setups), is highly desirable for this position, as these are key aspects of the role.
You will spend around 50% of your time building and enhancing data lakes and data pipelines, and about 20% on defining and implementing DataOps methodologies. Additionally, 20% of your time will be dedicated to writing and optimizing queries and reports. Finally, you'll spend roughly 10% of your time supporting and monitoring existing databases.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a Data Engineering position, preferably within the AWS environment and using Python.
- Proven experience with AWS technologies for building and managing data pipelines and performing ETL processes.
- Proficient in using AWS warehousing and analysis tools like Redshift, Quicksight, and Athena.
- Skilled in utilizing infrastructure-as-code practices, including CloudFormation, CDK, and Serverless frameworks.
- Expertise in designing and reviewing complex Python programs, ensuring compliance with style and security standards.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize SQL queries for maximum performance.
- Hands-on experience with AWS RDS.
- Strong aptitude for validating concepts through proof of concepts, tests, and external research.
- Ability to empathize with end-users to inform and guide decision-making processes.
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Practical Details:
- This is a contractor position for 12 months initially
- The position is 100% remote with US time working time
- LATAM based is a must
Benefits
We are a collaborative, supportive, and diverse bunch of people, who enjoy working together and treat each other with the utmost respect. Here everyone has the opportunity to share their experience, learn, and grow.
Our values
We are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality. Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect.
About IT Labs
Founded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process-driven teams for high-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams and offices around the world - the UK, the Netherlands, Belarus, Serbia, and North Macedonia. We are constantly growing, and we would love for you to become part of our team!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: APIs Athena AWS CI/CD CloudFormation DataOps Data pipelines Engineering ETL Jenkins Pipelines Python QuickSight Redshift Research Security SQL Terraform
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