Senior Data Engineer – AWS

GFT Technologies

. Take ownership of problems and drive them through to resolution with minimal need for technical guidance.

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data and AWS technologies, with a strong focus on Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark for delivering technical solutions. Capable of independently managing complex projects within the Custody/TRM business context while adhering to Itaú's infrastructure standards.

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AWS Glue ExpertisePython ProgrammingApache Spark UnderstandingTerraform Infrastructure ProvisioningProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

PythonPySparkApache SparkAWS GlueTerraformAWS Step FunctionsAWS SQSAWS SNSKafkaData Project Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationIndependenceTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSTerraformApache SparkAWS GlueAWS Step FunctionsAWS SQSAWS SNSKafka

Industry Keywords

CustodyTRMItaú StandardsInfrastructure StandardsData Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSKafkaPySparkPythonSparkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of problems and drive them through to resolution with minimal need for technical guidance.
Leverage prior experience at Itaú and knowledge of its technical particularities, processes, infrastructure, access requirements, and repositories.
Contribute quickly to complex, critical projects with tight deadlines.
Receive problems or business rules, understand what needs to be built, and independently deliver technical solutions.
Work within the Custody/TRM business context provided by the team.
Turn ideas into creative solutions and pursue quality in day-to-day work.
Address challenging and innovative technology scenarios.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior-level professional working with Data/AWS.
Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark.
Understanding of how Apache Spark works and its limitations.
Understanding of the consequences of inappropriate decisions or usage.
AWS Glue / Glue Jobs, with particularly strong expertise.
AWS Step Functions, AWS SQS, and AWS SNS.
Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
Ability to design and structure an architecture using Terraform.
Familiarity with the infrastructure standards adopted by Itaú.
Knowledge of integrations between AWS services, such as SQS with Lambda.
Hands-on experience with Itaú’s technology environment and standards.
Kafka is a plus.
Knowledge of other relevant AWS services is a plus.
Prior experience with highly critical data projects and/or deliveries under aggressive deadlines is a plus.
Enjoy working in a team and be collaborative.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage your own time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible benefits card – choose how and where to use it.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, MBA, and language courses.
Certification incentive programs.
Flexible working hours.
Competitive salaries.
Annual performance review with a structured career development plan.
International career opportunities.
Wellhub and TotalPass.
Private pension plan.
Childcare assistance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.