Data Platform Engineer (AWS & Data Pipelines)

A contract role for a Data / Platform Engineer specializing in AWS and data pipelines, responsible for designing, building, and operating scalable data solutions.

Location: Remote — within LATAM with ET ±1 hour

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and operate scalable streaming and batch data pipelines, with a focus on maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Work with AWS services including Redshift, EMR, and ECS for data processing and analytics.
• Develop and maintain data workflows using Python and SQL.
• Orchestrate and monitor pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Break down high-level system designs into well-defined, deliverable tasks with realistic estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and distributed environment across the US and Europe.
• Drive automation, observability, and monitoring to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support knowledge transfer and ownership handover.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, specifically Redshift, EMR, and ECS.
• Proven experience building and operating both streaming and batch data pipelines.
• Professional experience with Apache Airflow, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to translate high-level system designs into actionable technical tasks and realistic estimates.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environments and in distributed teams.
• Strong interest in automation and monitoring.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark.
• Senior-level profile with strong autonomy, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and support ownership handovers.
• Fluent or professional working proficiency in English.

Additional Information

• This role is for individuals from countries not blocked or sanctioned by the United States, including those on the OFAC list.