Lead Data Engineer (Python) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Antioquia; Remote; COP 447,613,000 - 639,448,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

USD compensation (or local)

Hardware and software setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave and vacations

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Python) to drive robust data pipelines and mentor a team of developers in a fully remote role. You will shape backend architecture and oversee ETL/ELT design across the data platform.

Join a global network of Top 1% tech talent and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define standards, migrate legacy pipelines, and deliver high-quality data solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Engineering or related field.
• Proven expertise in workflow orchestration using Temporal or Airflow.
• Strong SQL Server experience with stored procedures.
• Experience migrating data pipelines and ETL/ELT design.
• Demonstrated mentoring and stakeholder alignment.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Architect and manage complex workflow orchestration systems.
• Drive database optimization and data extraction strategies.
• Oversee migration of legacy pipelines to modern architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define engineering standards and roadmaps.

Skills

Python Development

Data Engineering

Workflow Orchestration

Temporal

Airflow

SQL Server

Stored Procedures

Data Extraction

Mentoring

English Proficiency

Tools

Talend

Airflow

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Lead Data Engineer (Python) at BairesDev

As a Lead Data Engineer (Python), you will spearhead the design and optimization of robust data pipelines while guiding engineering talent to deliver high-quality data solutions. You will serve as a key technical champion, aligning complex operational requirements with scalable backend architecture.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical growth and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Design, construct, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to automate data ingestion and transformation processes.
• Architect and manage complex workflow orchestration systems to streamline data processing workflows.
• Drive database optimization and efficient extraction strategies across enterprise database environments.
• Oversee the migration and modernization of legacy data pipelines into advanced architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define engineering standards and technical roadmaps.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Python Development, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in workflow orchestration using Temporal, Airflow, or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, stored procedures, and data extraction.
• Experience with data pipeline design and migration using tools like Talend or Airflow.
• Demonstrated ability in team mentoring and stakeholder alignment.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.