Data Engineer III (Fraud Team)

Felix Pago Partnership; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fintech company as a Data Engineer III in Miami, where you'll develop scalable data processes to enhance fraud prevention. Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and offers growth opportunities, all while supporting the Latino community in the US.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Initial stock options grant

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years as Software or Data Engineer in a data-driven environment.
• 2+ years with fraud prevention and risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable systems for risk decision-making.
• Build robust data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

Google Cloud

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About Us

Félix is a chat-based platform that enables Latinos in the US to send money home, pioneering remittance services via WhatsApp. We combine Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to disrupt how remittances are done today and build the future of cross-border payments.

By joining Felix, you will be part of the most innovative company in the cross-border payment industry. We recently received investment from top VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Latam, and we have won Blockchain and AI innovation awards at Wharton Business School. In 2024, Félix was one of 12 companies selected as “Endeavour Entrepreneur” and received the CrossTech Fintech Startups Award. Join us to build a financial platform and support the Latino community in the US!

We are obsessed with our customers and building products that empower them. Our team is composed of talented high performers committed to excellence, innovation, and exceeding expectations.

About The Role

As a member of our team, you will shape our fraud prevention infrastructure by developing scalable data processes and systems. Félix values innovation and agility, with high autonomy and accountability for each team member. Your work will impact risk decision-making, helping protect millions of Latinos in the US through high-quality data. We foster a culture of continuous feedback and iteration to ensure our solutions are effective and adaptable.

To succeed, you should be passionate about building scalable data infrastructure, enjoy working with cross-functional teams, and be eager to solve complex data challenges. Your contributions will drive our risk strategies and help prevent fraud and financial threats.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable systems supporting risk decision-making.
• Build robust data pipelines for real-time and batch processing with high availability and low latency.
• Architect and optimize data infrastructure for large-scale data storage and processing.
• Implement data governance, quality, and observability frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk data into backend microservices and APIs.
• Establish best practices for data engineering, including CI/CD pipelines, data versioning, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Software or Data Engineer in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• 2+ years of experience with fraud prevention and risk analytics.
• Strong background in building and managing scalable data infrastructure (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, feature stores).
• Experience with real-time and batch data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Beam, Dataflow, Spark, Flink, Kafka Streams).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in data modeling and ETL pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer (Airflow), and Dataflow is a plus.
• Curiosity or experience in Fintech is a plus.
• Equivalent competencies in any of the above areas will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Initial stock options grant
• Annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Remote work environment, with offices in Miami and Mexico City; hybrid work possible
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology

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