Description:

Tech9 is seeking a Senior Backend Data Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Python, FastAPI, and Kafka for a remote position in LATAM.
The role involves leading the migration of data from Snowflake to Postgres as part of a cost optimization initiative for a client that provides a risk analytics platform utilizing AI and machine learning.
Responsibilities include ensuring minimal impact on performance and data integrity during migration, implementing strategies to reduce compute costs, and building efficient back-end systems and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
The engineer will monitor data pipeline performance and collaborate with a lean team of technical experts and business stakeholders to foster a high-performance culture.

Requirements:

Candidates must have extensive experience (6+ years) with Python and FastAPI for building high-performance backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
Strong experience with Snowflake, focusing on warehousing, performance tuning, cost management, and scaling is required.
Deep knowledge of Postgres, including data modeling, indexing, query optimization, and handling analytics or API-facing workloads is essential.
Experience with Airflow for orchestrating and managing dependencies, job scheduling, and alerting mechanisms is necessary.
Candidates should have strong experience in migrations between cloud data warehouses and relational databases, particularly from Snowflake to Postgres.
A strong understanding of schema design trade-offs, cost implications, data quality maintenance, and transformation strategies is required.
In-depth understanding of Snowflake’s compute pricing model and experience in optimizing data workflows to minimize unnecessary charges is essential.
Awareness of how data infrastructure supports critical AI/ML outputs and real-time risk detection is important.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team and possess strong communication skills for collaboration with technical peers and business stakeholders.

Tech9 offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a growing team across multiple regions.
The company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, allowing team members to contribute to impactful projects.
Tech9 provides competitive compensation and benefits packages to support employee well-being and job satisfaction.