Big Data Engineer

Join Our TeamOowlish, 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.\nKey Responsibilities:Develop and maintain data processing logic using PythonBuild, optimize, and support data pipelines using AWS Glue and LambdaWrite and optimize complex SQL queries for analytics and operational workloadsSupport platform reliability and pipeline monitoringContribute to CI/CD processes using GitHub and GitHub ActionsCollaborate on infrastructure improvements using Infrastructure-as-Code principlesTroubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issuesSupport data consumption layers used by BI toolsMust Have:4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer / Big Data EngineerStrong hands-on Python experience (data processing and application logic)Advanced SQL skills (query optimization, performance tuning)Production experience with AWS Lambda and AWS GlueExperience working with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions)Familiarity with Snowflake and/or AuroraUnderstanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) conceptsComfortable working in the ET time zoneNice to Have:Experience with BI tools (Sigma preferred)Experience with event-driven architecturesExposure to enterprise-scale data platforms\nBenefits & 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/Please mention the word **AWESOMENESS** and tag RMTUyLjU4LjEyOS4yNDA= when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMTUyLjU4LjEyOS4yNDA=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.