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Contractor: Lead Analytics Engineer

Newsela
Location
Remote - Argentina; Brazil;Chile; Costa Rica
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years experience working with data in a software environment
  • Mastered proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Advanced experience managing business semantic layer tooling, data catalog tooling, and data integrity testing frameworks
  • Experience with dbt orchestration and best practices
  • Required Tech Stack: SQL, Python, relational datastores, DAG tooling (like Dagster or Airflow), dbt and Tableau
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Terraform) and document, graph, or schema-less datastores
What the job really is

As a Lead Analytics Engineer, you will shape the data ecosystem by building pipelines and applying software engineering principles. Your responsibilities include setting the technical direction for the analytics team, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making. You'll also oversee the architecture of data models and ensure the operational health of the analytics layer.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Remote position available in specific countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica)
  • Role involves significant mentorship and leadership responsibilities
  • Focus on both technical and operational aspects of analytics
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Career value5/5
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