Job Title: Senior Data EngineerLocation: BrazilWork Mode: 100% RemoteEmployment Type: Independent Contractor (hourly pay, no benefits, candidate responsible for own taxes)Contract: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)Hours: 40 hours per weekAbout the RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a software-centric data engineering team responsible for building and maintaining high-scale data systems. This role involves owning the end-to-end delivery of complex data infrastructure and high-fidelity integrations.This is a coding-heavy position requiring strong expertise in building robust integrations between internal microservices and external partner APIs, as well as developing scalable data pipelines. You will collaborate closely with Data Science, Product and Engineering teams to deliver advanced data platform capabilities.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop code-driven interfaces between the data platform and internal/external servicesTake projects from initial requirements gathering through to production deployment and proactive monitoringBuild scalable data transformations using dbtDesign systems that balance technical excellence with business needs, ensuring reliability and long-term maintainabilityLeverage AI-assisted coding tools (such as Cursor, Claude) to improve development speed and code qualityCollaborate with Engineering, Product, and Analytics teams to solve complex data challengesRequirementsBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field5+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a strong foundation in system designStrong coding skills with the ability to write production-grade, modular Python codeExpert-level proficiency in SQL, including complex data modeling and query optimizationHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Composer, Dataflow, etc.)Proven experience building integrations using APIs and working with streaming platformsAdvanced hands-on experience with dbt (incremental models, testing, project organization)Experience using AI coding tools to enhance productivity and code qualityStrong experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and Docker/KubernetesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsPreferred RequirementsKnowledge of data design patterns such as Medallion architectureExperience with Terraform or Atlantis