Remote Data Engineer - Contract

Description:

• As a Data Engineer at IT Labs, you will be responsible for maximizing the value of extensive data processed through the API platform, which handles billions in payments monthly for millions of users.
• Your main tasks will include crafting and executing a technical vision for AWS-based data pipelines, supporting new product developments, and data science initiatives.
• You will spend 50% of your time building and enhancing data lakes and pipelines, 20% on defining and implementing DataOps methodologies, 20% on writing and optimizing queries and reports, and 10% on supporting and monitoring databases.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience in managing data pipelines and performing ETL processes.
• Ability to optimize SQL queries for maximum performance.
• Expertise in designing and reviewing complex Python programs, ensuring compliance with style and security standards.
• Familiarity with AWS warehousing and analysis tools like Redshift, Quicksight, and Athena.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code practices using CloudFormation, CDK, and Serverless frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS.
• Empathy towards end-users to inform decision-making processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Benefits:

• Choose between a Contract or B2B engagement.
• Flexible working location (remote or office in Skopje).
• Long-term engagement with potential for extension.
• Unlimited working-from-anywhere policy.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral Bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on international projects.
• Virtual Knowledge Sharing Sessions, Events, and team hangouts.