Senior Data Engineer

Engagement: Freelance / long-term / SRL or PFA

Location: Remote

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join an international project for a global organization operating in the digital booking and reservation domain. The client builds large-scale, high-performance platforms and APIs, with a strong focus on cloud-native architectures, scalability, and data-driven solutions.

In this role, you will take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining modern data platforms while working closely with engineering and product teams on real-world, customer-facing systems.

Your Profile

• Strong experience as a Senior Data Engineer
• Solid expertise in Snowflake as a cloud data platform
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS / Aurora
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Experience with Tableau from a data engineering perspective (supporting analytics and reporting layers)
• Ability to work effectively in international, cross-functional teams

Your Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines and data platforms
• Support and optimize modern booking platforms and APIs from a data engineering standpoint
• Develop and maintain cloud-based data architectures on AWS
• Ensure data quality, performance, reliability, and scalability across systems
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, analytics teams, and product stakeholders
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives

Technology Environment

You will work with a modern and diverse technology stack, including:

• Python, SQL, Java, NodeJS, Go

Snowflake

• Kafka
• Docker, Kubernetes

AWS

• GitLab
• Apigee

What You Can Expect

• Senior-level ownership and technical impact
• Complex, real-world projects using modern cloud and data technologies
• A collaborative, international working environment
• Opportunities to grow, innovate, and influence technical direction

Originally posted on Himalayas