Lead Data Engineer

Blend; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS Certifications

Databricks access

Snowflake training

Udemy Business access

English lessons

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Blend is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise data solutions across data warehouses, ODS, and other data stores. You will own the middle layer of the data pipeline, integrating Quantum interaction data with operational datasets, and oversee ETL workflows on daily to monthly cadences.

The role requires strong SQL and Spark skills, hands-on AWS experience, and the ability to translate business needs into reliable data architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a related field.
• Hands-on AWS experience managing data processing resources.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with Spark.
• Experience building ETL pipelines and integrating multiple data sources.
• Investigative mindset and ability to solve ambiguous technical problems.
• Collaborative with the team and own assigned work within an established group.
• Advanced English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Own the middle layer of the data pipeline, combining Quantum interaction data with other sources.
• Build and maintain ETL workflows on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Develop and manage AWS processing resources and prepare datasets for Tableau.
• Design and maintain data structures that minimize compute and improve dashboards.
• Investigate data discrepancies and troubleshoot pipeline issues as needs evolve.
• Collaborate with the engineering lead, data engineers, developers, and data product owners as pipelines grow.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Tools

AWS

SQL

Spark

ETL

Tableau

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Blendis a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com

Job Description

We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer with strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise data solutions. This role will be responsible for the design, structure, integration, and maintenance of data across data warehouses, operational data stores, and other enterprise data infrastructures.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in SQL, data engineering, ETL, data integration, and data architecture with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This person will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to design reliable data solutions, optimize high-volume workloads, and ensure data is accurate, accessible, and fit for business needs.

What will you be doing?

• Own the middle layer of the data pipeline, combining Quantum interaction data with account, device, and other operational data sources.


• Build and maintain ETL workflows that transform data on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.


• Develop and manage AWS processing resources, validate outputs, and prepare reliable datasets for Tableau.


• Design and maintain application data structures that minimize compute requirements and support efficient dashboard performance.


• Investigate data discrepancies, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and adapt workflows as application features and reporting needs evolve.


• Collaborate with the engineering lead, fellow data engineers, application developers, and data product owners as pipelines grow in complexity.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• + 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a related field.


• Strong hands‑on AWS experience, including managing resources for data processing.


• Proficiency in SQL and experience with Spark.


• Experience building ETL pipelines, integrating multiple data sources, and organizing data for analytics.


• An investigative mindset and the ability to independently work through ambiguous technical problems.


• A collaborative approach, with the ability to take ownership of assigned work within an established team.


• Advanced English (B2+).

Additional Information

Our Perks and Benefits:

Learning Opportunities

• Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake.


• Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies.


• Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role.


• Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills.


• English lessons to support your professional communication.

Travel Opportunities

Travel opportunities to attend industry conferences and meet clients.

Mentoring and Development

• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path.

Celebrations & Support

• Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones.


• Company-provided equipment.


• Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance.

Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM. For detailed information regarding the benefits applicable to your specific location, please consult with one of our recruiters.