Data Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Solvd. Remote, Colombia · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build scalable data platforms and batch or streaming pipelines for risk and compliance workloads
- Develop high-throughput, low-latency systems that support real-time decisions using AWS data services
- Turn business needs into technical designs and deliver documented datasets with data scientists and engineers
- Automate reporting and data preparation, then tune and monitor platform performance
- Guide teammates and develop reusable data practices and frameworks
What you bring
- At least three years in hands-on data engineering or a related field
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a similar discipline
- Strong SQL and analytics data-modeling skills, plus experience building large-scale ETL or ELT pipelines
- Experience with big data tools such as Spark, Hive or another listed technology, and knowledge of distributed systems
- Basic Python or Scala scripting ability
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a data engineer who can build large-scale pipelines and cloud data systems, while working with data scientists and engineering teams. The position is remote in Colombia.
From the employer
Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Following the acquisition of Tooploox, a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.
Solvd is looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to help design and build modern data platforms that support large-scale risk and compliance initiatives for enterprise clients. In this role, you will architect and implement scalable data systems, real-time pipelines, and analytics capabilities that transform complex datasets into actionable insights.
You will partner with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, software engineers, and product stakeholders—to enable reliable, high-quality data solutions. This role requires strong technical depth in big data technologies, AWS services, and distributed systems, along with the ability to understand business needs and contribute to strategic decision-making.
What you will do
Data Architecture and Platform Development
Design, build, and optimize scalable data infrastructure for risk and compliance workloads
Develop batch and streaming pipelines using modern big data technologies
Implement robust ETL and ELT workflows across diverse structured and unstructured data sources
Cloud Data Engineering
Work extensively with AWS services including EMR, Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, and related data tools
Build high-throughput, low-latency systems that support real-time or near-real-time decision making
Collaboration and Delivery
Partner with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver reliable and well-documented datasets
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable data solutions
Mentor team members and contribute to best practices and reusable frameworks within Solvd
Automation and Continuous Improvement
Streamline reporting, analytics, and data preparation processes
Replace manual workflows with automated, repeatable systems
Support ongoing performance tuning, monitoring, and platform optimization
Basic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
3 or more years of hands-on experience in data engineering or related fields
Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling for analytics and warehousing
Experience building ETL or ELT pipelines at scale
Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, HBase, or EMR
Knowledge of distributed systems and data storage principles
Basic scripting skills in Python or Scala
Familiarity with machine learning concepts
Preferred qualifications
Experience with AWS data services such as Redshift, S3, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, Firehose, and Lambda
Experience working with non-relational data stores such as document, key-value, column-family, or graph databases
Experience collaborating with cross-functional risk, compliance, or analytics teams
Strong understanding of data governance, quality, and security best practices
When you join Solvd, you'll…
Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.
Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.
Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.
Solvd is an equal opportunity employer.
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