Data Engineer (AWS Data Lakes) in Niuro

Remote (7 locations) | Senior | Full time | Data Science / Analytics

Gross salary $2000 - 3000 USD/month

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Niuro is a leading global technology talent provider specializing in connecting elite tech teams with top-tier U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to simplify global talent acquisition and maximize project quality through innovative and efficient solutions. We empower autonomous, high-performance teams by handling all administrative aspects such as hiring, payments, and training, enabling our professionals to focus fully on delivering exceptional results. Within this context, we collaborate on impactful industrial data projects with a strong emphasis on innovation and technical excellence. Our teams contribute to challenging projects that leverage cutting-edge data engineering techniques, particularly in cloud-based environments, ensuring both professional growth and meaningful contributions to the client’s success.

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Role and Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer specializing in AWS Data Lakes, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, building, and managing scalable and robust data lake solutions on the AWS cloud platform. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines, optimizing data transformation processes, and ensuring data quality and integrity to power analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

Key tasks include:

Designing and maintaining data lakes using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda, and Step Functions.
Developing and optimizing data processing workflows with PySpark and Python to transform raw data into actionable datasets.
Writing efficient SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
Collaborating closely with U.S.-based cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business objectives.
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving the performance and reliability of data platforms.

You will be part of a remote, agile, and collaborative environment where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.

Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for a motivated Data Engineer with solid experience building and managing data lakes on AWS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency with core AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda, and Step Functions, and have strong programming skills in Python and SQL for processing and transforming data.

Essential qualifications include:

Hands-on experience implementing scalable data lake architectures on AWS.
Competence with PySpark for distributed data processing.
Strong Python programming skills with the ability to create clean, maintainable code.
Solid SQL skills for complex queries and data manipulation.
Effective communication skills in conversational English to collaborate with teams and stakeholders based in the United States.

Soft skills necessary for success include a proactive attitude, problem-solving mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a remote work context.

Additional Skills and Technologies (Nice to Have)

While not mandatory, the following skills will enhance your fit for this role and our projects:

Experience with backend frameworks and libraries such as FastAPI, Pydantic, and Gunicorn.
Familiarity with AWS SDKs such as Boto3 for AWS service integration.
Knowledge of web technologies including Aestiva HTML/OS.
Containerization and DevOps skills, particularly using Docker.
Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like TeamCity.
Version control expertise using GitHub or Gitea.

What We Offer

Joining Niuro means becoming part of an innovative, supportive, and high-performing global community focused on technological excellence. We offer a fully remote position allowing you to work from anywhere in the LATAM region, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

We are committed to your continuous professional growth through ongoing technical and soft skills training, leadership development programs, and opportunities to work on impactful and technically challenging industrial data projects.

Niuro also offers a strong administrative support system, so you can focus entirely on your work without distractions related to hiring, payments, or HR processes.

We maintain a long-term vision for our collaborations, with the possibility of transitioning to stable full-time employment after the initial contract, reflecting our dedication to building lasting relationships with our team members.

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Remote work policy

Locally remote only

Position is 100% remote, but candidates must reside in South America, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico or Dominican Republic.

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About Niuro

Niuro connects projects with elite tech teams, collaborating with leading U.S. companies. Our mission is to simplify global talent acquisition through innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and quality. — Niuro's full profile