Senior Data Platform Engineer (Python/AWS) (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Data Platform Engineer (Python/AWS) (Finance): Leads the design, development, and management of enterprise data pipeline infrastructure supporting pricing analytics, trading systems, hedging models, and pooling operations with an accent on Python-based solutions and AWS cloud services. Focus on architecting scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, building real-time and batch processing systems, and implementing event-driven architectures for reliable data solutions.

Location: 100% Remote (team based in Latin America)

Company

Leading nearshore staff augmentation provider headquartered in New York with 600+ tech professionals in Latin America partnering with U.S. companies on digital transformation projects.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain Python applications using OOP and enterprise design patterns.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices using FastAPI or Flask.
• Design scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow, Prefect, or AWS Step Functions.
• Implement data processing solutions with Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, and PySpark.
• Deploy infrastructure with CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform, and orchestrate services using Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes.
• Build real-time and batch systems using AWS services like Lambda, Glue, S3, EventBridge, and Kinesis.
• Set up CI/CD workflows, automated testing with pytest, and data validation.

Requirements

• 5+ years in software development with 4+ years production Python experience including async programming.
• 3+ years hands-on with data-centric AWS services.
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT patterns and modern data architecture principles.
• Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and project managers.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work with freedom to choose your location, needing only a laptop and reliable internet.
• Highly competitive USD compensation exceeding market rates.
• Paid time off policies to support well-being and recharge.
• Autonomy to manage your time focusing on results.
• Work on high-impact projects with top U.S. companies including Fortune 500.
• Culture prioritizing work-life balance, engagement activities, and collaboration in a diverse multicultural team across 25+ countries.