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Oowlish Technology•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Remote Big Data Engineer - AWS & Python Focus

$120K–$140K/year
RemoteSoftware Development
Python•AWS Glue•AWS Lambda•SQL•GitHub•Infrastructure as Code

About the Role

Join our team as a Remote Big Data Engineer at Oowlish Technology, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies. In this role, you will support and enhance an AWS-based data platform, focusing on pipeline reliability, scalable processing, and performance optimization. As a Remote Big Data Engineer, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain data processing logic using Python.
  • Build, optimize, and support data pipelines using AWS Glue and Lambda.
  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries for analytics and operational workloads.
  • Support platform reliability and pipeline monitoring.
  • Contribute to CI/CD processes using GitHub and GitHub Actions.
  • Collaborate on infrastructure improvements using Infrastructure-as-Code principles.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issues.
  • Support data consumption layers used by BI tools.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer / Big Data Engineer.
  • Strong hands-on Python experience (data processing and application logic).
  • Advanced SQL skills (query optimization, performance tuning).
  • Production experience with AWS Lambda and AWS Glue.
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions).
  • Familiarity with Snowflake and/or Aurora.
  • Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts.
  • Comfortable working in the ET time zone.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with BI tools (Sigma preferred).
  • Experience with event-driven architectures.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale data platforms.

What We Offer

  • Home office setup.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company.
  • International projects.
  • Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational).
  • Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass.
  • Games and competitions.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote Big Data Engineer position at Oowlish Technology offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AWS technologies while enjoying a flexible work environment. With a strong focus on professional growth and international collaboration, this role is ideal for tech enthusiasts.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in AWS services such as AWS Glue and AWS Lambda, with hands-on experience in building and optimizing data pipelines for large-scale data processing.

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Self-motivated and disciplined to thrive in a fully remote work environment, with a strong ability to manage time effectively and deliver results independently.

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Analytical mindset with a solid understanding of SQL for data manipulation and querying, combined with experience in version control using GitHub for collaborative development.

Learning Resources

→AWS Glue Documentationguide
→Python for Data Engineeringcourse
→Infrastructure as Code: A Comprehensive Guidearticle

Career Path

Remote Big Data Engineer - AWS & Python Focus(Now)→Data Engineering Team Lead(1-2 years)→Big Data Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$8.5B
Annual Growth
23.2%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+35%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonAWS GlueAWS Lambda
Growing in Demand
Apache SparkData WarehousingMachine Learning
Declining
Hadoop MapReducePerl

Domain Trends

Rise of Serverless Architectures
With 60% of organizations adopting serverless technologies, AWS Lambda is becoming essential for Big Data workflows.
Increased Focus on Data Privacy
85% of companies are prioritizing data privacy measures, influencing how data engineers design systems.
Growing Importance of Real-Time Data Processing
Real-time analytics is expected to grow by 40% in the next two years, leading to a surge in demand for engineers skilled in technologies like AWS Glue.

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