Senior Data Engineer – FinTech Platform (Remote)

Veta Virtual; Colombia; A distancia; COP 208.286.674 - 242.862.262; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote contractor role

Competitive monthly compensation

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Descripción de la vacante

A global FinTech platform is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team remotely. This role involves taking ownership of core data pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and manage reliable data systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in data engineering and a strong background in SQL and Python. Monthly compensation ranges from $5,000 to $5,830 based on experience, with full-time commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with big data technologies and orchestration tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Design and optimize data models and databases.
• Perform data analysis and statistical modeling.

Conocimientos

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Herramientas

AWS

Hadoop

Spark

Tableau

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

Senior Data Engineer – FinTech Platform (Remote)

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Launch Your Next High-Impact Chapter in Data Engineering!

Are you a senior-level data engineer who thrives in fast-growing, data‑driven environments? We’re supporting a global fintech and digital currency platform in their search for a Senior Data Engineer to help scale and optimize their analytics and data infrastructure. This is a full‑time, long‑term contractor role, ideal for someone who wants ownership, autonomy, and meaningful impact while working remotely.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the organization. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineers, software engineers, and product leaders to design, build, and scale reliable data systems that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across a global operation.

Responsibilities

You will take ownership of core data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance across large and complex datasets. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, process, and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Designing, building, and optimizing data models and databases to support analytical and reporting needs.
• Performing data analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Building and maintaining dashboards, reports, and visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensuring data quality through governance practices, validation processes, and integrity checks.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and product teams.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members in a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
• Supporting additional data initiatives and projects as needed.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• +3 years of proven experience as a Data Engineer, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (Redshift, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or Java for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting.
• Experience retrieving and processing data from APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with Big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster), GitLab, DBT, Terraform, Liquibase.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, d3.js) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working with large, complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer

• Monthly compensation in USD: $5,000 – $5,830 per month, depending on experience.
• Full‑time commitment: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Fully remote contractor role — work from anywhere with a reliable setup.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized fintech and crypto platform operating at massive scale.
• A high‑impact role where your work directly supports analytics, insights, and decision‑making.
• A professional, collaborative environment with experienced technical leadership.
• Note: This is a contractor role and does not include benefits, paid time off, or insurance.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited to take ownership of data engineering initiatives, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and support a global fintech platform — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to begin the screening process with Veta Virtual, and qualified candidates will be introduced directly to the client for next steps.