Senior Data Engineer

Company Overview:

Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.

Position Title: Data Engineer 

Category: Data Engineering & Analytics

Seniority: Senior

Location: LATAM

What you will be doing:

Works in conjunction with the internal and external support teams and shares responsibility for the monitoring, support, installation, configuration, database management, and operation of enterprise database platforms for the client. Works as part of the Technology Services Team to maintain all database related assets, applications, and services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong SQL expertise is considered mandatory.

• 5+ years of experience with a data engineering background. 

• Deep understanding of data warehouse design and data modeling, ideally at an advanced level, with the ability to design solutions independently rather than relying heavily on senior guidance. 

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical implementations and code. Candidates must understand business logic and convert it into scalable data models.

• Experience with modern analytics engineering tooling:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Dataform (or equivalent tools such as dbt)

• GitHub

• Orchestration platforms (Dexter was mentioned, but equivalent experience is acceptable)

• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including testing, validation, and proving that solutions meet business requirements without requiring extensive oversight.

• Ability to design high-performance pipelines and models that run efficiently and minimize compute consumption, which is particularly important in the supply-chain environment.

• Ability to gather information, ask questions, understand business processes, and clearly explain technical concepts.

• Comfortable engaging with business stakeholders and peers.

• Ability to articulate the rationale behind design decisions and technical trade-offs, not just deliver working code.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate, diagram and document complex engineering concepts.

Why you will love GTS:

• Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology

• Professional development opportunities with international customers

• Collaborative work environment

• Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.

Join GTS and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. GTS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.