Big Data Engineer (AWS / Python)

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Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on Big Data Engineer to support and enhance an AWS-based data platform, focusing on pipeline reliability, scalable processing, and performance optimization. This role requires strong Python expertise, deep familiarity with AWS data services, and the ability to maintain production-grade data workflows.

You will work on event-driven pipelines, contribute to CI/CD improvements, and collaborate on platform reliability initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and maintaining data infrastructure, optimizing large-scale data processing systems, and working in cloud-native environments.

This is a 6-month engagement, aligned to ET time zone.

Key Responsibilities::
• Develop and maintain data processing logic using Python
• Build, optimize, and support data pipelines using AWS Glue and Lambda
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for analytics and operational workloads
• Support platform reliability and pipeline monitoring
• Contribute to CI/CD processes using GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Collaborate on infrastructure improvements using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issues
• Support data consumption layers used by BI tools

Must Have::
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer / Big Data Engineer
• Strong hands-on Python experience (data processing and application logic)
• Advanced SQL skills (query optimization, performance tuning)
• Production experience with AWS Lambda and AWS Glue
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with Snowflake and/or Aurora
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts
• Comfortable working in the ET time zone

Nice to Have::
• Experience with BI tools (Sigma preferred)
• Experience with event-driven architectures
• Exposure to enterprise-scale data platforms

Benefits & Perks:

Home office;
Competitive compensation based on experience;
Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;
International Projects;
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;
Games and Competitions;

You can also apply here:

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/