Big Data Engineer

## Join Our Team 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. ## 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. ### 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