Lead Data Engineer
Remote in Argentina, & 3 others
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We're seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to construct and maintain scalable data pipelines along with cloud-based data solutions. The right person for this role brings substantial background in Python, PySpark, AWS, Airflow, and DevOps, with particular attention to production-grade engineering and automation practices
Responsibilities
- Create, construct, and sustain scalable data pipelines running on AWS infrastructure
- Build dependable data processing solutions leveraging Python, Pandas, and PySpark
- Establish and oversee workflows via AWS Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA)
- Craft and fine-tune data queries through AWS Athena to enable efficient analytical work
- Streamline infrastructure setup and deployment workflows through automation using Terraform and GitHub Actions
- Put in place testing, monitoring, troubleshooting practices, and data-quality safeguards to keep pipelines dependable
- Take part in reviewing code and help promote sound engineering practices throughout the team
- Work alongside engineering, product, and business groups within an Agile setting
Requirements
- At least 5 years of applicable professional background
- A minimum of one year spent leading and managing development teams
- Solid foundation in core Python programming applied to data engineering work
- Practical experience applying Python Pandas for manipulating and analyzing data
- Strong capability with PySpark for handling large-scale distributed data processing
- Background working with AWS MWAA or Apache Airflow to coordinate and manage data workflows
- Familiarity with AWS Athena for running queries and analyzing data housed within AWS
- Hands-on background using Terraform to automate infrastructure setup and management
- Working knowledge of GitHub Actions for constructing automated CI/CD pipelines
- Good grasp of DevOps principles as applied within data engineering contexts
- Strong capabilities in data engineering, troubleshooting, and resolving complex problems
- Upper-intermediate English language skills or higher (B1)
Nice to have
- Background applying GitHub Copilot to assist with development, code reviews, testing, and release processes
- Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies and associated tools for smoother software delivery
- Background working within Agile/Scrum team structures
- Experience gained within financial services or investment management sectors
- Background in Gen AI application development and incorporating Gen AI practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
