Job Description: Data Engineer

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and skilled remote Data Engineer in Mexico to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in building efficient and scalable data pipelines, designing robust data architectures, and implementing ETL/ELT processes. The role requires proficiency in T-SQL, PySpark, Python, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and SSIS. The Data Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, integrity, and reliability of our data assets, contributing to the success of our data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring smooth and efficient data flow from various source systems to target destinations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand data needs, and implement data solutions that align with business objectives.
• Build and optimize data architectures for storing, processing, and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Implement robust ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, usable formats, addressing data quality and consistency concerns.
• Work with data stakeholders to define data integration and transformation requirements, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, data models, and architectural designs, ensuring knowledge sharing across the team.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, addressing performance bottlenecks, data quality issues, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Collaborate with the data infrastructure team to ensure data security, compliance, and privacy standards are upheld.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in data engineering, contributing insights to the team’s continuous improvement efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong track record of designing and implementing data pipelines and architectures.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, PySpark, Python, and ETL/ELT methodologies, with hands-on experience in developing complex data transformations.
• Expertise in working with Azure Synapse Analytics (with expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps and Azure DataBricks being nice-to-have) designing and implementing solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and database design principles.
• Experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for ETL processes.
• Familiarity with Spark SQL for big data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues in data pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proactive attitude, adaptability to change, and willingness to learn and apply new technologies.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, data engineering, big data, or related fields are a plus.
• Must be located in Mexico
  
  

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