Senior Data Engineer
Description
Company Overview:
Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
Position Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: LATAM
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Migration Engineer to support the migration of enterprise data warehouse workloads to the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. This role is highly hands-on and focuses on executing migration activities, including assessment, SQL code conversion, data movement, validation, and production cutover support. You will collaborate closely with client data teams and internal stakeholders, leveraging modern data engineering tools and migration frameworks to ensure high-quality, scalable, and reliable data platform transformations.
Required Skills & Experience
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server as developer.
- T-SQL, stored procedures, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Agent
- 1+ year of experience with Databricks or Apache Spark
- Databricks SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog fundamentals
- Strong understanding of data type mapping between SQL Server and Databricks
- Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT patterns (incremental loads, MERGE operations, data validation)
- Experience with SQL transpilation/migration tools (e.g., Lakebridge/BladeBridge, Morpheus, or similar)
- Familiarity with command-line tools and connectivity frameworks
- Familiar with Databricks CLI, Azure/AWS CLI, JDBC, pyodbc
- Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize converted SQL and ETL processes
Nice to Have Skills:
- Python / PySpark for ETL transformations and stored procedure rewrites
- Experience with data reconciliation frameworks and validation strategies
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, DABs)
- Previous experience in large-scale data warehouse migrations
- Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Adaptability to evolving project requirements and technologies
- Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing practices
Why you will love Lean Tech:
- Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology
- Professional development opportunities with international customers
- Collaborative work environment
- Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.
Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and
growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital
role in our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.