Data Engineer

Velvetech is an American global software development company headquartered in Miami, FL, and with an office in Chicago, IL. Velvetech has its developers strategically distributed in 10+ global technical job markets to deliver the best in class software engineering and exceptional client services.

We have 20+ years of experience in software and hardware development for clients all around the world, especially for US clients. As an official Microsoft Gold Partner, our company is listed in the top 5 software development companies in Illinois, USA and Included in Techreviewer.co's List of Top Software Development Companies in the USA 2024.

US clients are leading trading and financial organizations, insurance companies, large healthcare associations, pharmaceutical and energy companies, equipment manufacturers, hi-tech startups, etc

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Python and SQL. You will design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. This is a fully remote position with flexible working conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize ETL workflows using Python and SQL.
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for processing various data sources.
• Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Optimize SQL queries and Python scripts for performance and maintainability.
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring for data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and manage data sources.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Expert-level Python and SQL skills – ability to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Strong experience in designing ETL processes and working with large datasets.
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with data modeling and schema design.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Experience with PySpark, orchestrators and knowledge of CI/CD for deployment process automation.

Why Velvetech?

• Velvetech is in the TOP 5 development companies in Illinois, USA
• You have FLEXIBLE working conditions and a COOPERATIVE environment
• A COMPETITIVE and performance-based salary, fair compensation and benefits
• Many CHALLENGING and exciting projects with new opportunities and learning
• GROWTH opportunities, skills and competencies improvement, and professional certification
• In-company TRAINING (English, Software / DevOps / Project management / Design / Business)

What do you need to know about us?

We are a friendly team of 150+ professionals where everyone is able to achieve high results and grows professionally not only due to their own knowledge and skills but also with the support of colleagues. Values that we highly appreciate are high performance, responsibility, respect, and loyalty. In order to have a highly motivated team, Velvetech invests in their people, additional education, certification, and others. You choose your career path and we are here to support you!