Data Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Barbados (Remote)
Job Summary:

A Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.
Job Description

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Data Pipeline Development Build and optimize data pipelines for efficient extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

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Database Management Design and maintain databases, ensuring scalability and reliability.

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Big Data Processing Work with large datasets using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.

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Cloud Integration Implement data solutions on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

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Data Governance & Security Ensure data integrity, compliance, and security best practices.

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Collaboration Work with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Required Skills

- Proficiency in SQL, Python, Scala, or Java for data manipulation.

- Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).

- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Strong understanding of data modeling and database design .

- Expertise in ETL processes and workflow automation.

- Ability to optimize data infrastructure for performance and scalability .

- Familiarity with data governance and security protocols .

- Experience within banking industry is an asset.

Educational Requirements

- A bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.

- A masters degree can be beneficial for senior roles.

- Certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty or IBM Certified Data Engineer Big Data can enhance qualifications.

Originally posted on Himalayas