Remote Data Engineer

SaidGig
Seattle; Washington, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Individual
Role Level
Individual Contributor
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills

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What success looks like

  • design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines
  • develop and optimize logical and physical data models
  • collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
Typical background
expert-level proficiency in MySQLstrong programming skills in Pythonhands-on experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from data-engineering
  • Coming from backend

Skills & requirements

Required

MySQLPythonETLData Warehousing

Preferred

Cloud-based Data Warehouse PlatformsData ModelingAgile Development Methodologies

Stack & domain

MySQLPythonETLData WarehousingCommunication

About the role

Original posting from SaidGig

As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing robust data pipelines and warehousing solutions. Your expertise in MySQL, Python, ETL, and Data Warehousing will drive data-driven decision-making and enable impactful business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration from multiple sources.
  • Develop and optimize logical and physical data models within modern data warehousing environments.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver reliable data solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data infrastructure for optimal performance and scalability.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all platforms and solutions.
  • Document technical processes, system designs, and data flows with clarity and precision.
  • Leverage advanced SQL and Python scripting to automate data workflows and processes.

Qualifications:

  • Expert-level proficiency in MySQL for complex querying, schema design, and performance tuning.
  • Strong programming skills in Python for data manipulation and automation.
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines in production environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise with data warehousing concepts and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear documentation and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, remote work setting.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality data solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud-based data warehouse platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake, or Google BigQuery).
  • Background in data modeling or data architecture.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Work Terms:

Contract position, fully remote.

Compensation:

$30 - $100 per hour.

Eligibility:

Open to applicants with the required skills and experience.

Source: SaidGig careers

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