Remote Sr. Data Engineer

Description:

• This position is for a Sr. Data Engineer I at Bitso, located in Latin America.
• The role involves shaping a high-scale data infrastructure that supports millions of users.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines, contributing to data warehouse and lake architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide insights across the business.
• The ideal candidate is passionate about big data, automation, and cloud-first solutions, and thrives in a remote-first, high-growth fintech environment.
• The work will contribute to democratizing crypto access and driving financial inclusion.
• Key accountabilities include building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Spark, optimizing data workflows, ensuring data quality and security, and designing cloud-based data systems with tools like Databricks and AWS.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in data engineering, data systems, and ETL pipelines is required.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark is necessary, along with experience in cloud platforms such as AWS.
• A solid background in data lake and data warehouse architecture, big data processing, and data modeling is essential.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code is a strong plus.
• Experience with Redshift, BigQuery, or similar big data technologies is preferred.
• The candidate must have proven ability to work in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and possess excellent English communication skills.

Benefits:

• The position offers a remote-first work culture across Latin America.
• Employees receive unlimited paid time off through the “Me Time” program.
• There is an Employee Stock Option Program available.
• Employees benefit from zero trading fees on Bitso Alpha.
• Premium health, dental, and life insurance is available in select countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and the USA.
• The company provides 4-month paid parental leave for all birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents.
• A monthly wellness stipend is offered for fitness, hobbies, and self-care.
• The role is situated in a fast-paced learning environment with exponential growth opportunities.