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Data Engineer

Deel· R&DDataData Platform
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RemoteFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Builds and maintains the data infrastructure, ensuring efficient data collection, processing, and storage from various sources, collaborating on projects and ensuring data quality.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient data pipelines (ETL/ELT processes) using Apache Spark on AWS EMR to integrate data from various source systems into our data warehouse and data lake.
  • Build and optimize batch and near real-time data processing jobs on Spark (including performance tuning, partitioning, and cost control on EMR) to support analytics and reporting needs.
  • Write and refine complex SQL queries and use scripting (e.g., Python) to transform and aggregate large datasets.
  • Implement data quality measures (such as validation checks and cleansing routines) to ensure data integrity and reliability.
  • Develop and optimize data warehouse schemas and tables, and define contracts between Spark/EMR pipelines, Iceberg tables, Snowflake models, and dbt transformations.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other engineers to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
  • Document pipeline designs, data flows, and data definitions for transparency and future reference, adhering to team standards.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously, prioritizing work and communicating progress to stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics).
  • At least 3 years of experience in a data engineering or similar backend data development role.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling and building data warehouse solutions.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python) for data processing and pipeline automation.
  • Familiarity with ETL tools and workflow orchestration frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow or similar).
  • Experience implementing data quality checks and working with large-scale datasets.
  • Good problem-solving abilities, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to work with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Required:SQLPythonApache SparkData Modeling
Nice to have:ETL/ELT ProcessesWorkflow Orchestration

Benefits

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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