[8NW] Senior Backend + Data Engineer
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Job Location:
San José - Costa Rica
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Senior Backend / Data Engineer.
In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions. We also offer:
- Flexible schedules and authentic work-life balance
- Opportunities for continuing education
- Birthday celebration
- Payment in US Dollars
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Backend / Data Engineer to help design build and operate scalable backend systems that support core business workflows and data-driven products. This role combines hands-on development with ownership of critical services and collaboration across product data and operations teams. You will contribute to system architecture code quality reliability and the continuous improvement of engineering practices.
In this role you will work hands-on with programming languages like Python and SQL cloud platforms like AWS databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL data warehouse tools like Snowflake data pipeline/orchestration tools like Apache Airflow CI/CD tools like Docker and Kubernetes as well as RESTful APIs GraphQL Microservices Architecture etc.
Some of the main responsibilities for the role include:
- Design and implement reliable scalable backend services and data pipelines.
- Drive sound engineering practices around testing code quality performance and security.
- Improve system observability and participate in diagnosing and resolving production issues.
- Build and maintain data ingestion services using APIs and batch file processing.
- Modernize legacy workflows by replacing manual or spreadsheet-driven processes with automated resilient systems.
- Develop internal dashboards and services that provide real-time operational and business visibility.
- Create automation to reduce manual investigation and support self-service for internal stakeholders.
- Improve monitoring alerting and data quality checks across backend pipelines.
- Collaborate with product analytics and operations to align technical solutions with business needs.
- Contribute to technical direction and roadmap planning.
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Qualifications :
Job Skills/Requirements
- 90% English written and oral (at least B2-C1 level) with excellent communication skills.
- 5 years of professional software development experience with demonstrated proficiency in backend development and data engineering.
- Strong backend engineering background with the ability to deliver iterative and pragmatic technical solutions.
- Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments while maintaining high engineering standards.
- Willingness to take ownership learn from failures and continuously refine systems and processes.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work independently and lead technical efforts across teams.
Technical Skills:
- Programming Languages:
- Proficiency in Python
- Proficiency in SQL
- Data Tools and Databases:
- Proficiency with SQL databases like PostgreSQL and/or MySQL (PostgreSQL is preferred)
- Proficiency in Snowflake or a similar data warehouse tools
- Cloud Platforms:
- Experience deploying and managing applications using AWS.
- DevOps & CI/CD Tools:
- Experience with tools like CDK Docker Kubernetes or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to design scalable reliable and high-performance distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns microservices and API design (REST GraphQL).
- Working knowledge of security fundamentals including authentication authorization and secure service design.
- Experience with unit testing and integration testing.
Additional Information :
Nice to have Skills (not required):
- Experience working with Apache Airflow or similar data pipeline/orchestration tools
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Apache Hive
- S3
- Hadoop
- Redshift
- Spark
- AWS
- Apache Pig
- NoSQL
- Big Data
- Data Warehouse
- Kafka
- Scala
About Company
Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering te ... View more
