Senior Data Engineer (SQL, dbt)

Exadel

Brazil +1 more

Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with infrastructure and data pipeline experience working in education technology.

Best fit for

Candidates with strong SQL and dbt skills who can manage infrastructure and collaborate across distributed teams
— “Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines and ELT processes using SQL and dbt.”
Individuals comfortable with on-call rotations and contributing to production support
— “Participate in the on-call rotation, serving as the primary on-call engineer for one week out of every four and as backup on-call engineer for an additional week out of every four.”
Candidates with experience in both data engineering and full-stack web application development
— “Develop and support web applications and services using Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and React.”

Things to consider

The role involves working with teams in the US Mountain Time zone, which may affect time alignment
— “Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams and work with colleagues operating in the US Mountain Time zone.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with infrastructure-as-code and Terraform in your resume and interviews
— “Practical experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices for managing and maintaining technical environments.”
Showcase your ability to deliver integrated solutions across data and application domains
— “Collaborate with data, product, and engineering teams to deliver integrated data and application solutions.”
Demonstrate your ability to optimize and maintain data transformations for quality and reliability
— “Build, optimize, and maintain data transformations, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines and ELT processes
Build and optimize data transformations
Manage and maintain infrastructure using Terraform
Develop and support web applications and services
Contribute to monitoring and troubleshooting of data pipelines

Typical background

Strong hands-on experience with data engineering and ELT processes

Skills & requirements

Required

SQLdbtTerraformNode.jsTypeScriptGraphQLReactProblem-solvingCollaborationOn-call Support

Preferred

SnowflakeAWSApache AirflowLookerPythonGithub-based Development Workflows

Stack & domain

SQLdbtTerraformNode.jsTypeScriptGraphQLReactData EngineeringELT ProcessesWeb Application DevelopmentProblem-solvingTroubleshootingCollaborationCode ReviewsOn-call RotationReliabilityMaintainabilityProduction SupportData PipelinesWeb ApplicationsInfrastructureCloud Services

About the role

Original posting from Exadel via Greenhouse

Why Join Exadel
We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.
What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.
About the Client
Our customer is a leading education technology company that develops digital platforms and software solutions to support learning and improve educational experiences. The organization combines technology, data, and innovation to deliver scalable solutions to users and institutions worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines and ELT processes using SQL and dbt.
Build, optimize, and maintain data transformations, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.
Manage and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Develop and support web applications and services using Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and React.
Collaborate with data, product, and engineering teams to deliver integrated data and application solutions.
Contribute to the monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of data pipelines, applications, and infrastructure.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices using GitHub and related tools.
Participate in the on-call rotation, serving as the primary on-call engineer for one week out of every four and as backup on-call engineer for an additional week out of every four.
What You Bring
Strong hands-on experience with data engineering and ELT processes, including advanced SQL and dbt for building and maintaining data transformations and pipelines.
Practical experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices for managing and maintaining technical environments.
Proven web application development experience with Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and React, with the ability to contribute across backend and frontend components.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and production support.
Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams and work with colleagues operating in the US Mountain Time zone.
Availability to participate in the on-call rotation, including one primary on-call week and one backup on-call week in every four-week cycle.
Nice to have
Experience with Snowflake and AWS cloud services.
Familiarity with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration, Looker for analytics and business intelligence, and Python for scripting or data engineering.
Experience with GitHub-based development workflows, including version control, pull requests, and collaborative code reviews.
English level
Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate
Legal & Hiring Information
Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.
The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.
Your Benefits at Exadel
Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.
International projects
In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Medical healthcare
Recognition program
Ongoing learning & reimbursement
Well-being program
Team events & local benefits
Sports compensation
Referral bonuses
Top-tier equipment provision
Exadel Culture
We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.

Source: Exadel careers (Greenhouse)