Cloud Data Engineer

The Cloud Data Engineer will build scalable, cloud-native data pipelines. The ideal candidate

must have a strong foundation in Python and AWS technologies. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement, requiring regular onsite work at UP Ayala Technohub in Quezon City. Candidates must be willing to report onsite, work on mid-shift and graveyard schedules, and observe U.S. holidays instead of Philippine holidays.

Key Responsibilities :

 Design, build, and maintain cloud-based data pipelines and workflows that support

analytics and operational systems.

 Integrate data from various sources using APIs and cloud services.

 Develop clean, efficient, and test-driven code in Python for data ingestion and processing.

 Optimize data storage and retrieval using big data formats like Apache Parquet and ORC.

 Implement robust data models, including relational, dimensional, and NoSQL models.

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements and deliver

high-quality solutions.

 Deploy infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS

CloudFormation or CDK.

 Monitor and orchestrate workflows using Apache Airflow or Dagster.

 Follow best practices in data governance, quality, and security.

Core Expertise :

 Experience : At least 3 years in a data engineering role working on data integration,

processing, and transformation use cases with open-source languages (i.e. Python) and

cloud technologies.

 Strong programming skills in Python specifically for API integration and data libraries,

with emphasis on quality and test-driven development.

 Demonstrated proficiency with big data storage formats (Apache Parquet, ORC) and

practical knowledge of pitfalls and optimization strategies.

 Demonstrated proficiency with SQL

 Experience with data modeling :

o Relational modeling

o Dimensional modeling

o NoSQL modeling

 Working knowledge of IaC on AWS (CloudFormation or CDK)

 Working knowledge of AWS Services :

o Required : Glue, IAM, Lambda, DynamoDb, Step Functions, S3,

CloudFormation or CDK

o Nice-to-have : Athena, Kinesis, MSK, MWAA, SQS

 Experience with orchestration of data flows / pipelines : Apache Airflow or Dagster

 Nice-to-have :

o Experience with data streaming (Kinesis, Kafka)

o Experience with Apache Spark

o Client-facing experience, multi-cultural team experience, technical leadership,

team leadership

Key Competencies & Abilities :

 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

 High level of attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

 Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

 Effective time management and organizational skills.

 Strong customer focus and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to

stakeholders.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

 Must be willing to work on a hybrid setup, with onsite reporting to UP Ayala

Technohub, Quezon City.

 Engagement is project-based for 6 months, with a possibility of extension.

 Work schedule is on a mid-shift and graveyard rotation.

 The role observes U.S. holidays instead of Philippine holidays.