Data Engineer

Job Opportunity: Data Engineer (Remote, Americas Time Zones)

Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: April 1, 2026
Location: 100% Remote (Americas time zones preferred, close to US Central Time)

About the Role

We are looking for a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data systems that power analytics and operational platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust data pipelines and platforms that integrate data from internal systems, third-party providers, and real-time streams.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-tech environment working with clients across Europe and North America.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and processing systems
• Ingest and process data from APIs, internal systems, third-party platforms, and streaming sources
• Develop batch and near real-time data pipelines
• Build and maintain data models and data warehouse structures
• Write efficient, reusable code for large-scale data processing
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to define data needs
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Improve code quality, system reliability, and development practices

Who You Are

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with large-scale data systems
• Collaborative and team-focused
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills in production environments
• Passionate about building reliable and scalable data infrastructure

Required Experience

• 5+ years in Data Engineering or related roles
• Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, Java, or Scala)
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and orchestration systems
• Knowledge of data warehousing (relational & dimensional modeling)
• Experience with APIs, real-time data, and structured/semi-structured data
• Experience handling large-scale datasets
• Familiarity with batch and near real-time processing
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Tech Stack

Data Processing: Python, SQL, PySpark
Pipelines & Orchestration: Apache Airflow / Amazon MWAA, AWS Glue
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (S3, Redshift, DynamoDB), Athena, EMR, Lambda
Data Engineering: Data Lakes, ETL pipelines, APIs, real-time ingestion

Nice to Have: Terraform, Talend, Informatica, CI/CD, TDD

Extra Points

• Personal projects demonstrating initiative and technical skills
• Strong communication skills (English C1 or higher required)
• Interest in multidisciplinary and cross-functional collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation in USD (contractor)
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible and supportive culture
• Opportunity to work with international clients
• Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling tech company

If you're looking for a challenging environment, impactful work