freelance Data EngineerAugust 99, Inc

We are looking for world-class talent to join a crack team of engineers, product managers and designers. We want people who are passionate about creating software that makes a difference to the world. We like people who are brimming with ideas and who take initiative rather than wait to be told what to do. We prize team-first mentality, personal responsibility and tenacity to solve hard problems and meet deadlines. As part of a small and lean team, you will have a very direct impact on the success of the company.
As a data engineer you will:
Design, develop and maintain an infrastructure for streaming, processing and storage of data. Build tools for effective maintenance and monitoring of the data infrastructure.
Contribute to key data pipeline architecture decisions and lead the implementation of major initiatives.
Work closely with stakeholders to develop scalable and performant solutions for their data requirements, including extraction, transformation and loading of data from a range of data sources.
Develop the team's data capabilities - share knowledge, enforce best practices and encourage data-driven decisions.
Develop data retention policies, backup strategies and ensure that the firm's data is stored redundantly and securely.
Solid Computer Science fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of distributed computing principles.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of building scalable and performant data infrastructure.
Expert SQL knowledge and deep experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
Advanced knowledge of Apache Kafka and demonstrated proficiency in Hadoop v2, HDFS, and MapReduce.
Experience with stream-processing systems (e.g. Storm, Spark Streaming), big data querying tools (e.g. Pig, Hive, Spark) and data serialization frameworks (e.g. Protobuf, Thrift, Avro).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Able to work within the GMT+8 time zone
Work from Home
Entry Level / Junior, Apprentice IT and Software Information Services 1 opening Bachelor's degree graduate
August99 is a company of startups with 20 years experience and expertise in the world of tech and digital. We help other businesses succeed through the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative strategy. We also offer a suite of web-based digital products for clients world-wide: full web design, internet marketing, content creation, and app development. Going beyond startups, we also believe in empowering individuals to excel in their chosen careers. August99 fosters an exciting collaborative working environment that encourages our employees to go beyond their job descriptions and achieve more. It's all a part of our core values: daring you to do something worthy, finding your awesome, and earning your beef!Benefits: Medical and Miscellaneous Allowance, Dental , Sports and Wellness Program, Work from Home, Life Insurance and Paid Special Non-working Days
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Pasig City, Metro Manila
Contract
Full-time