Data Engineer
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Data Engineer
Team: Engineering - Application Platform
Location: Colombia - Remote
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: remote
What youll do:
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Build and maintain reliable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
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Develop and optimize data models for analytics and internal tools
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Work with team members to deliver clean, trusted datasets
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Support core data platform tools like Spark and AWS (S3, SNS, SQS, ECS/Fargate, EMR)
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Monitor data pipelines for quality, performance, and reliability
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Write clear documentation and contribute to test coverage and CI/CD processes
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Help shape our data lakehouse architecture and platform roadmap
What youll bring:
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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2–4 years of experience in data engineering or a backend data-related role
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Strong skills in Java, Scala, or another backend programming language
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Python (PySpark/pandas) skills
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Experience with SQL and distributed data systems (e.g., Spark, Kafka, SQS)
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Familiarity with NoSQL stores like Cassandra, HBase, or similar
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Understanding of data modeling for analytics and reporting
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Proficient in English with strong communication skills — able to explain or demo work to non-engineers
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Self-driven — picks up new technologies and frameworks with little guidance
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Debugs methodically; breaks complex problems into smaller steps
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Open to feedback — iterates and improves through code reviews
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Uses AI-assisted engineering tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) as part of daily workflow
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Reliable internet connection to sustain video, audio, and screen sharing
Itd be great if you had:
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Experience with dbt, Databricks, or real-time data pipelines
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Familiarity with cloud infrastructure tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
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Interest in data governance, ML pipelines, or compliance standards
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Personal projects or open source contributions demonstrating initiative
Why youll love working here:
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Work on data that supports meaningful software security outcomes
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Modern tools in a cloud-first, open-source-friendly environment
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A team that values clarity, learning, and autonomy
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