Senior Data Engineer

🇧🇷 Brazil - Remote
📊 Data🟣 Senior

Job description

Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America’s rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and take ownership of building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can work independently, and enjoys collaborating across teams to deliver reliable solutions. You will be the primary data engineer, working closely with leadership, DevOps, research, and customer support to ensure that data flows are efficient, secure, and optimized for business needs.

You will have the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain systems that directly impact company operations, from ETL processes to data modeling and analytics readiness. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a startup-style environment. If you are passionate about data engineering, comfortable collaborating across time zones, and eager to take ownership of impactful solutions, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution and grow within a high-performing team.

Must-Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python.
  • Solid hands-on experience with Apache Airflow (MWAA a big plus).
  • Experience with Snowflake.
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of solutions.
  • Previous experience in small company or startup environments.
  • Comfort working as the sole data engineer and collaborating with multiple teams.
  • Open to overlapping with Pacific and Hong Kong time zones for QA/debugging.
  • Proactive communicator, responsive on Slack during work hours.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with PostgreSQL (or other relational databases).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Google Cloud).
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
  • Knowledge of data quality and observability best practices.

Benefits & Perks:

Home office;

Flexible Hours;

Competitive compensation based on experience;

Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;

International Projects;

Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);

Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;

Games and Competitions;

You can also apply here:

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/

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