Senior Data Engineer

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Data Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

Join Montevideo Labs | A Blend Company as a Senior Data Engineer to help organizations leverage data and technology for better decision-making. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines for AI and analytics solutions. This role involves working on data infrastructure architecture and deployment, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security across large-scale datasets, while also being hands-on in the development process. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership in troubleshooting and performance tuning.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Object-oriented programming (Python, Scala, Java)
  • Deploying large-scale data pipelines
  • Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Dataplane)
  • Cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake)
  • CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Spark, PySpark, Spark SQL
  • Excellent written and verbal English
Good to have:
  • Databricks preferred
  • AWS preferred
  • Lead projects and mentor junior engineers
Perks:
  • AWS, Databricks, Snowflake certifications
  • AI learning paths
  • Study plans, courses, additional certifications
  • English lessons
  • Career development plans and mentorship
  • Anniversary and birthday gifts
  • Company-provided equipment for remote work

Job Details

Company Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to jump-start your career in a thriving tech industry? Join us at Montevideo Labs | A Blend Company to grow our business and execute our mission to help organizations leverage data and technology to make better decisions. With over 10 years of experience in the field of big data, top US customers such as Mastercard, Tripadvisor, and Roku choose us to develop innovative products.

What is this position about?

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines that power AI and analytics solutions for our clients. You will work on the architecture and deployment of data infrastructure, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security across large-scale datasets, as well as being hands in the development process.  

You may work 100% remotely if you are currently living in LATAM, or you can always join us at the office in Montevideo, Uruguay!

Job Description

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines for AI and analytics applications.
  • Optimize data architectures and storage solutions using Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Develop big data processing jobs using PySpark, Spark SQL, and distributed computing frameworks.
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices across all environments.
  • Implement CI/CD workflows for automated deployment and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, software engineers, analysts) to build end-to-end data solutions.
  • Lead troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts for high-volume data processing systems.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based backend services to support data infrastructure.
  • Implement Apache Airflow, Dataplane, or similar orchestration tools to automate and monitor workflows.

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in SQL for data processing and transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming in at least one language (Python, Scala, or Java).
  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing large-scale data pipelines in production environments.
  • Expertise in workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, Dataplane, or equivalent.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake (Databricks preferred)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code for data workflows.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native data processing.
  • Expertise in Spark, PySpark, and Spark SQL, with a solid understanding of distributed computing frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What about languages?

Excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication is a must!

How much experience must I have?

We're looking for someone with 4+ years of experience working as a Data Engineer or related positions.

Additional Information

Our Perks and Benefits:

📚 Learning Opportunities:

  • Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake.
  • Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies.
  • Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role.
  • English lessons to support your professional communication.

👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Development:

  • Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path.

🎁 Celebrations & Support:

  • Anniversary and birthday gifts.
  • Company-provided equipment for remote work.

🌎 Regional Flexibility:

  • Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM.

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