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Data Engineer
Northwind Robotics · South Africa - Cape Town · Posted 2d ago
Available in 2 locations
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Design and maintain scalable data infrastructure for a tech company.
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Job Title Data Engineer – Tech Industry
Location Remote
Time Zone US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure for a fast-growing tech company. This is a full-time role requiring deep technical expertise in data pipelines, warehousing, and architecture. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working across large datasets while partnering with data science, product, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
– Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
– Develop and manage data warehousing solutions to support business intelligence and analytics needs
– Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across all data systems and sources
– Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to understand and fulfill data requirements
– Optimize query performance and database architecture for speed and efficiency
– Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline failures and incidents
– Implement and enforce data governance, security, and compliance best practices
– Document data models, processes, and infrastructure to support team knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
– 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data infrastructure role within a tech company (non-negotiable)
– Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or Scala
– Hands-on experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar
– Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
– Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database optimization
– Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, high-volume data environments
– Must have prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK-based companies. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
– Experience with real-time or streaming data pipelines using tools such as Kafka or Spark
– Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures (e.g., Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg)
– Exposure to machine learning workflows and supporting ML data infrastructure
– Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment with CI/CD practices applied to data workflows
Tools & Technology
– Python, SQL, or Scala
– Apache Airflow, dbt, or equivalent pipeline orchestration tools
– Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
– AWS, GCP, or Azure
– Kafka or Spark (advantageous)
– Google Workspace
– Slack, Zoom, Jira, and other remote collaboration tools
Please NOTE
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
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Why this role stands out
- ★Fresh posting — apply before the crowd
- ★long-term, remote career
- ★competitive pay
Responsibilities
- ▸Design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure
- ▸Develop and manage data warehousing solutions
- ▸Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability
- ▸Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams
Must-have skills
- ▸data engineer
- ▸sql
- ▸python
- ▸scala
- ▸etl/elt pipelines
- ▸apache airflow
- ▸dbt
- ▸aws
- ▸gcp
- ▸azure
- ▸snowflake
- ▸bigquery
Nice-to-have skills
- ▸real-time data pipelines
- ▸streaming data pipelines
- ▸kafka
- ▸spark
- ▸data lakehouse
- ▸delta lake
- ▸apache iceberg
- ▸machine learning workflows
- ▸agile
- ▸devops
- ▸ci/cd
Benefits
- ▸long-term, remote career
- ▸competitive pay
- ▸real growth opportunities
FAQ
Is the Data Engineer role at Northwind Robotics remote?+
This Data Engineer position is listed as remote (South Africa - Cape Town).
What is the salary for the Data Engineer role at Northwind Robotics?+
The listing states 1000 - 3000 USD.
What seniority level is this Data Engineer role?+
This is a mid level position.
What skills does the Data Engineer role require?+
Key requirements include data engineer, sql, python, scala, etl/elt pipelines, apache airflow, dbt, aws.
How do I apply for the Data Engineer role at Northwind Robotics?+
Use the "Apply on ashby:hirehangar" button to open the original posting on ashby:hirehangar, where you can submit your application directly to Northwind Robotics.