Data Engineer (Core & Analytics)
The Wakapi team is growing! We’re on the lookout for a new Wakaper to join us as our next Data Engineer. Think you’re the right fit? Let’s make it happen!
The Role:
Builds performant data processing pipelines, manages relational databases, and constructs cloud-portable data lake environments using modern open storage formats and embedded analytical
engines.
Responsibilities:
Pipeline Design: Construct resilient data processing pipelines in Python using Medallion
architecture principles (Bronze/Silver/Gold) to transform raw data into analytics-ready assets.
Open Storage Management: Standardize data storage using open formats including Parquet,
Apache Iceberg, and Delta Lake to ensure cross-cloud compatibility.
Embedded Analytics: Leverage DuckDB integrated with Python for fast, lightweight, and
performant localized data processing within ETL workflows.
Database Operations: Architect and optimize production PostgreSQL schemas while utilizing
SQLite for embedded or lightweight localized storage needs.
Distributed Compute: Scale heavy ETL, data transformation, and analytics workloads using
Databricks or Apache Spark
Requirements:
Advanced SQL proficiency with deep PostgreSQL expertise and working knowledge of SQLite.
Hands-on experience building robust analytical pipelines using Python and DuckDB.
Mastery of open table and storage formats (Parquet, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake).
Proven track record designing data lakes using the Medallion data processing architecture.
Familiarity with the Databricks / PySpark ecosystem for distributed processing.
Python & SQL | PostgreSQL & SQLite | Medallion Architecture | DuckDB | Parquet / Iceberg / Delta | | Databricks / Spark
C - PGS - 29092026
- Department
- Development
- Locations
- Mendoza, Other / Remote
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Mendoza
The Wakapi Spirit
We offer excellent working conditions, an ever-evolving benefits package and a great working environment that will make you feel Wakapi is your perfect fit.
Enjoy our personalized career plans to achieve your professional goals and remember that we are committed to the growth of our talents through continuous training programs.
About Wakapi
We are passionate about what we do and we strive to be better with each day that goes by.
We want to contribute to the generation of a technological community powered by the conviction that, through small actions, we can help create a better world.