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Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Focus)

ScaleUp
Full-time
Remote
Italy, Colombia, El Salvador, Argentina, Nicaragua, Honduras, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela
Programming

Title: Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Focus)
Location: Remote – LATAM candidates encouraged to apply

We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer for one of our clients, an innovative global company that builds impactful digital solutions. They are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in Databricks and a solid background in building and optimizing data pipelines and architectures.

This is a long-term remote opportunity working with an international and collaborative team on cutting-edge data projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and build scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and modern ETL frameworks.

  • Work with structured and unstructured data from relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

  • Develop and maintain data models using tools like ER/Studio or IBM Data Architect.

  • Implement and optimize data warehousing solutions like Amazon Redshift or Snowflake.

  • Collaborate on real-time data integration using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Azure Data Factory.

  • Ensure data security and access control with tools such as Apache Ranger and HashiCorp Vault.

  • Work closely with analytics teams to enable data visualization with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

  • Use Jira, Confluence, and Git for task management and documentation.

  • Follow software engineering best practices using SQL, Python, and optionally R.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.

  • Proven experience with Databricks (must-have).

  • Strong background in data modeling, ETL development, and pipeline optimization.

  • Experience with Apache Spark, big data technologies, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).

  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R).

  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional, and remote environments.

  • Advanced English communication skills.

If you are passionate about building robust data infrastructure and want to work on innovative projects, we’d love to hear from you!