Principal SQL engineer - Remoto (USA)

Grow UP HR; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing, forward-thinking company seeks a Principal SQL Engineer to modernize their tech stack and foster a data-driven culture. This fully remote position involves optimizing backend systems with MySQL and Python while integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance decision-making. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience, particularly in Python, SQL, and web development, and must be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise-level experience coding in Python and building Python-based web applications.
• 5+ years professional experience working with MySQL or other SQL databases.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with web development, with expertise in Python backend.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize backend systems using MySQL and Python.
• Integrate AI and automation to streamline data workflows.
• Collaborate with web development teams for seamless integration.

Skills

SQL

Python

Web Development

AI Technologies

APIs

Docker

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Job description

As a Principal SQL Engineer, you’ll lead the charge in modernizing our technology stack, fostering a data-driven culture, and advancing our adoption of AI-driven solutions. Your role will involve developing and optimizing backend systems using MySQL and Python, as well as integrating AI and automation to streamline data workflows and generate deeper insights. You’ll collaborate closely with our web development teams to ensure seamless integration, and implement data engineering and AI tooling to drive smarter, faster decision-making. Because this is a high-visibility role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the company’s future direction.

This position is ideal for someone with strong SQL and Python skills, web development experience, and a passion for leveraging AI and modern technology. If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d like to chat with you.

This is a fully remote based role, however candidates must be located in Argentina.

Note: this is a long-term Independent Contractor position.

Note: Please submit your resume in English .

• Bachelor’s DegreeinComputer Scienceor a related field
• 5+ years of enterprise-level experience coding in Python and building Python-based web applications
• 5+ years of professional experience working with MySQL or other SQL database
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with web development, with an expertise in Python backend development
• 3+ years of experience with building and consuming APIs
• Advanced English
• Experience with AWS services like QuickSight, S3, Aurora, StepFunctions, Lambdas, and Batch
• Experience with Docker to containerize applications for seamless deployment
• Experience working at a scaling startup
• Fully remote

Detalles

Fast-growing, forward-thinking company is dedicated to helping Property & Casualty insurers modernize and scale their operations through innovative, cloud-native technology. Its all-in-one software platform supports the full insurance lifecycle—policy, billing, and claims—while offering real-time analytics and digital tools for both agents and policyholders. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, the company is transforming the insurance industry. Candidates will join a distributed team passionate about shaping the future of insurance technology.