Senior Data Engineer (Remote - Latin America)

IllTip; Brasil; Remote; BRL 219,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip is offering a remote contract role for Latin America-based developers and data professionals. You will work with a client on its data platform, blending hands-on engineering with data modeling and reporting while communicating with business and IT stakeholders.

You will design pipelines on Databricks, write SQL and Python, and build Power BI reports. The role emphasizes DevOps practices, data governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in data analyst/engineer roles.
• Background in software development and data IT projects.
• Programming in SQL and Python; experience with developers.
• Hands-on Databricks experience; cloud platforms familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions on Databricks.
• Write and optimize SQL (Spark SQL) and Python for data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams on analytics projects.
• Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD to data workflows.
• Build and support Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Contribute to data modeling, governance and data management standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Business communication

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

CI/CD tools

Job description

This is a remote contract role placed through a talent services firm that connects Latin American developers and designers with companies abroad. The successful candidate will be placed with a client company and work day to day on its data platform. The role combines hands-on engineering with data modeling and reporting, and it suits someone who enjoys both building pipelines and communicating with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions on Databricks
• Write and tune SQL (including Spark SQL) and Python for data processing and analysis
• Work alongside developers and IT teams to deliver data analytics projects
• Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD methods to data workflows
• Build and support Power BI reports and dashboards
• Contribute to data modeling, data management and data governance standards

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a data analyst, data engineer or similar role
• Background in software development and data-related IT projects
• Practical programming skills in SQL and Python, and experience working with developers
• Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks and advanced user-level experience with cloud platforms
• Working knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD, plus experience with Power BI and solid understanding of data modeling and governance
• Fluent, business-level English and residence in Latin America

Applicants must be based in: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru.