Description:

Tech9 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python and FastAPI for a remote position focused on data migration and backend system development.
The role involves leading the migration of data from Snowflake to Postgres as part of a cost optimization initiative, ensuring minimal impact on performance and data integrity.
Responsibilities include implementing strategies to reduce compute costs, building and maintaining efficient back-end systems and APIs, and monitoring data pipeline performance.
The engineer will collaborate with a lean team of technical experts and business stakeholders to foster a high-performance culture through effective communication.

Requirements:

Candidates must have extensive experience (6+ years) with Python, particularly 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, managing dependencies, job scheduling, and setting up alerting mechanisms is necessary.
Candidates should have strong experience in migrations between cloud data warehouses and relational databases, especially 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 remote work environment, allowing flexibility for employees in LATAM.
The company promotes a fast-paced and dynamic work culture, encouraging team collaboration and innovation.
Employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving AI and machine learning technologies.
Tech9 is committed to professional growth and development, providing opportunities to enhance technical skills and expertise.
The company values a fun and engaging workplace, fostering a sense of community among team members.