Data Engineer

Description

Summary: Join a growing agritech firm as a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure for precision-farming and agricultural analytics platforms. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to work on technology supporting sustainable agriculture in Chile 2. Exposure to precision agriculture, IoT, data analytics, and smart irrigation 3. Collaborative and innovative working environment A boutique agritech firm that integrates precision‑farming sensors, data analytics, and sustainable irrigation solutions to boost crop yields for small‑holder farms across Chile’s Central Valley. About the Company Amalíani Agatama Ltd. is a boutique agritech firm focused on helping small\-holder farms across Chile’s Central Valley improve productivity and sustainability. We combine precision\-farming sensors, data analytics, and smart irrigation technologies to transform agricultural data into practical solutions for farmers. Position Overview We are looking for a **Data Engineer** to join our growing technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines and infrastructure that support our precision\-farming and agricultural analytics platforms. You will work with sensor data, agricultural datasets, cloud\-based systems, and analytics tools to ensure that data is collected, processed, stored, and made available accurately and efficiently. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. * Collect and process data from agricultural sensors, IoT devices, databases, and other sources. * Clean, transform, validate, and organize large datasets. * Develop and maintain databases, data warehouses, and data\-processing systems. * Monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot data\-quality or system issues. * Collaborate with data analysts, software developers, agronomists, and other technical teams. * Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and scalability. * Implement data\-quality checks and appropriate security practices. * Support analytics and reporting systems used for crop monitoring and irrigation optimization. * Document data processes, pipelines, schemas, and technical solutions. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in **Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics**, or a related field. * Previous experience in **Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, database development, or data pipeline development**. * Strong knowledge of **SQL** and relational databases. * Programming experience with **Python**, Java, Scala, or a similar language. * Familiarity with data warehouses, data lakes, or cloud\-based data platforms. * Understanding of data modeling, data integration, and data\-quality principles. * Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and analyze large datasets. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Good communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with **AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform**. * Experience with Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, or similar data technologies. * Familiarity with **IoT, sensor data, or real\-time data processing**. * Experience working with agricultural, environmental, geospatial, or sustainability\-related datasets. * Knowledge of machine\-learning data pipelines or analytics platforms. * Experience with visualization and business\-intelligence tools. What We Offer * Competitive hourly compensation of **CLP 6,000–9,000/hour**. * Opportunity to work on technology that supports sustainable agriculture in Chile. * Exposure to precision agriculture, IoT, data analytics, and smart irrigation systems. * Collaborative and innovative working environment. * Opportunities to develop technical skills in a growing agritech environment. Sueldo: $6\.000 \- $9\.000 la hora Lugar de trabajo: Viajar de manera regular