Senior Data Engineer

<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg"><p>Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.blend360.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.blend360.com</a> </p><p>We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to contribute to our next level of growth and expansion.</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p><strong>What is this position about?</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, domain-oriented data solutions for a high-impact enterprise initiative. You will work within a specific data domain — such as Ingestion, Customer Data, Enrichment, or Marketing Signals — ensuring high-quality, reliable data pipelines that power analytics and business-critical workflows. You may work 100% remotely from anywhere in Mexico!</p><ul><li>Contribute to the design and development of scalable data pipelines on AWS (Glue, S3, Athena, Step Functions).</li><li>Build and optimize batch and streaming ingestion pipelines, including CDC-based architectures.</li><li>Support the design and implementation of data models aligned with business and analytics needs.</li><li>Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across pipelines and datasets.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.</li><li>Apply best practices in data engineering, including modular design, reusability, and governance.</li><li>Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.</li><li>Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities across data workflows.</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p>What are we looking for?</p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in Data Engineering</li><li>2+ years in a Lead or Senior capacity</li><li>Strong experience with AWS ecosystem (Glue, S3, Athena, Step Functions) (MUST)</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark (Must)</li><li>Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture and design patterns</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake (Plus)</li><li>Experience implementing and scaling CDC (Change Data Capture) patterns</li><li>Strong experience in data modeling for analytics and reporting</li><li>Experience leading initiatives or teams in data engineering environments</li><li>Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Plus)</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p><strong>Our Perks and Benefits:</strong></p><p>🏥 Health and Well-being:</p><ul><li>At-home medical assistance via EMI (or similar provider) through Asobursatil, available for all employees from AllStar to Analyst level.</li><li>Private healthcare plans for Lead-level roles and above.</li></ul><p>🎉 Celebrations and Recognitions:</p><ul><li>Christmas kit delivered to all employees.</li><li>1 day off for academic graduation.</li><li>Family Day: 1 day off every semester (must be taken within the same semester).</li></ul><p>💰 Financial Health and Savings (Work Together, Get Together Program):</p><ul><li>Savings incentive program via Asobursatil:<ul><li>Year 1: Blend contributes 50% of your monthly savings.</li><li>Year 2: Blend contributes 100% of your monthly savings.</li><li>Year 3+: Blend contributes 150% of your monthly savings.</li></ul></li><li>Savings can be withdrawn in July and December.</li></ul><p>📚 Educational Loans and Subsidies:</p><ul><li>Forgivable education loans subject to committee approval and budget availability.</li><li>Requirements: 1+ year at Blend, no disciplinary actions in the past 6 months, successful completion of prior training, and knowledge sharing within 6 months post-training.</li><li>Retention-based forgiveness schedule applies after program completion.</li></ul><p>So what are the next steps? Our team is eager to learn about you! Send us your resume or LinkedIn profile below and we'll explore working together!</p></div></section>

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