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Senior Data Platform Engineer

AgileEngine
Argentina; Brazil; Colombia +2 more

Argentina; Brazil; Colombia; Mexico; Guatemala

Work model
Remote
Experience
5+ years
Employment
Full Time
Compensation
Not disclosed
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Role description

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to build secure, scalable data platform capabilities and automate data governance controls.

The mandatory requirements are 5+ years of data engineering experience , SQL , experience with at least one of the following: Databricks, Unity Catalog, data lakes, or Apache Spark , and an upper-intermediate English level.

Must haves

  • Bachelor's in CS/Data Engineering/Software Engineering/related STEM (or Bachelor's + Master's/higher in STEM)
  • 5+ years software/data engineering experience (or equivalent demonstrated skill)
  • 5+ years with Python, SQL, distributed processing, data modeling, modern data engineering frameworks
  • Strong experience with cloud data platforms, data catalogs, metadata, lineage, data quality, access controls
  • Databricks, Unity Catalog, Data Lake, Apache Spark , or comparable
  • CI/CD, automated testing, environment separation, production deployment
  • Experience building secure APIs, MCP servers, or tools for enterprise/AI-enabled apps
  • Enterprise identity, RBAC, service accounts, secrets, least-privilege security
  • Full lifecycle experience: architecture → development → deployment → production support
  • Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

  • GitLab CI/CD or comparable
  • Policy-as-code, infrastructure-as-code, configuration-driven platforms
  • Experience building data marketplaces, governance platforms, or internal developer platforms
  • Familiarity with privacy/security/regulatory/AI governance controls
  • Experience in regulated or risk-sensitive environments

What you will do

  • Architect secure, scalable data platform and governance automation capabilities
  • Build automated controls for metadata, ownership, lineage, data quality, access, and policy enforcement
  • Develop secure APIs, MCP tools, and integrations for enterprise/AI-enabled applications
  • Design reusable, configuration-driven patterns for governed data/platform services
  • Implement identity, authz, least-privilege access, auditability, and credential management
  • Build automated validation, testing, deployment, and monitoring across environments
  • Partner with domain experts, PMs, governance teams, and engineers on technical controls
  • Establish observability for platform health, data quality, policy results, and failures
  • Own production-quality code, tests, documentation, and operational guidance
  • Mentor other engineers; guide technical direction across teams

Perks

  • Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
  • Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
  • Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
  • Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
  • Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
  • Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location