Senior Data Engineer (expert-level Python and SQL)

Hi!

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.

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

Benefits:

• Velvetech is in the TOP 5 development companies in Illinois, USA
• You have FLEXIBLE working conditions and a COOPERATIVE environment
• Competitive salary
• 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)
  
  Our team:
  We are a friendly team of 170+ 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 have a chance to become a part of a friendly and professional team that creates robust software solutions to deliver maximum value to our international clients. Start your journey today!