Description:

Learnlight is an EdTech company focused on enhancing the learning experience through technology, delivering training in language, intercultural, and communication skills to learners in over 180 countries.
The Data Engineer will report to the Data Team Lead and work full-time from home.
Responsibilities include designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data processing and management of large datasets, and assisting in database design and development.
The role involves writing and automating data scripts using SQL and Python for data manipulation and implementing custom transformations.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to understand business needs and translate them into efficient database designs.
The Data Engineer will improve database performance and architecture by reviewing, refactoring code, troubleshooting issues, and performing debugging procedures on database scripts and programs.
Ensuring data security and documenting processes is crucial, following best practices for data storage, backups, and archiving.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an advanced level of English language proficiency.
Proficiency in SQL and Python is required, along with experience in working with databases (both SQL and NoSQL).
Experience with APIs, familiarity with Airflow, and knowledge of Big Data technologies are considered a significant advantage.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills are necessary for this role.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking are essential.
A Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or a similar field is required.

The position offers a work-life balance with a remote work culture, generous paid time off, including public and personal holidays, and two company-wide days off per year.
Employees have access to language learning, masterclasses, and professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of coaching and constructive feedback.
Community events such as virtual wellbeing sessions, team-building activities, and informal social clubs are available for employees to connect and make new friends.
Regular updates on company news are provided through an internal networking platform to keep employees informed about the latest developments.
The company promotes cultural collaboration and provides insights through an Intercultural Assessment to enhance collaboration across diverse cultures.
Employees can earn bonuses by referring talented professionals through the company's referral program.
Learnlight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming talent from all communities regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.