Senior Backend Engineer
At ioet, a leading software company with a talented team across LATAM, we provide Software Engineering as a service to clients worldwide. Join us for exciting professional challenges, working on projects ranging from innovative startups to globally recognized brands. Our positions are full-time, remote, and offer competitive compensation in USD.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong proficiency in Data Engineering to design and build a new product from the ground up. The role maintains a strong emphasis on data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using open technologies like DBT and Airflow.
Candidates must have over 5 years of real Data Engineering experience (5 is the minimum), and data analysis roles do not count.
You will design and implement scalable ETL processes, with a strong focus on SQL for complex transformations and Python for scripting and automation, while also contributing to backend services that ensure reliable and high-quality data flows. As part of an early-stage initiative, you will help convert business needs into concrete deliverables and support quick prototypes or proofs of concept.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable ETL processes
Own the technical architecture, design, and implementation of the data platform
Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering leaders on the data platform roadmap
Provide technical guidance and best practices to leadership
Support and build backend components that enable stable and efficient data operations
Requirements:
5+ years working as a Data Engineer (mandatory; analysis roles do not count)
4+ years of complex SQL transformations and optimization
Hands-on experience with DBT and Airflow
Strong Python scripting knowledge
Hands-on experience with AWS
Modern Data Warehouse concepts and Big Data modeling experience
Experience with DuckDB, pandas, or Jupyter Notebook is a plus
Spark experience (Batch/Streaming), Spark SQL or PySpark
Professional experience using Python with Django
Experience with Celery for asynchronous tasks
Experience with Redis for caching
Experience with RabbitMQ for message queues and event-driven workflows
Experience with PostgreSQL as the primary database
Experience with MongoDB for metadata and indexing
Experience implementing Elasticsearch as the main search engine
Strong English communication skills – minimum B2 level
Send your application and CV in English (mandatory)
Based in Latin America
Benefits:
Remote work
Flexible schedule
Collaboration with international clients
USD compensation
Paid Holidays and Vacations
Paid family and sick leaves
English classes
Educational and wellness bonus
Structured career plan with regular salary reviews
Emphasis on personal growth and mentorship
Are you ready to be part of the ioet journey?
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- Locations
- Multiple Locations
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About ioet
Founded in 2014, ioet is driven by its mission to bring world-class work to world-class talent across Latin America.
As a US-based company with deep roots in Silicon Valley, we specialize in delivering top-tier talent and innovative solutions through nearshoring, staff augmentation, and digital transformation services. With a decade of experience in outsourced engineering, we have been at the forefront of digital transformation across various communities, sourcing and integrating the finest talent from Latin America into our team.
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