Data Engineer (Tech-lead)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data Engineer (Tech-Lead) based in Brazil. This is a full-time contractor opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer ready to combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership. You will architect and scale robust data ecosystems, transforming complex data sources into reliable, production-ready pipelines and actionable insights. The role spans data architecture, transformation, orchestration, infrastructure, DevOps, and end-to-end product delivery. You will work with modern technologies including Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow, Python, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD. Beyond technical execution, you will guide engineering practices and help ensure consistency, scalability, reliability, and maintainability across the data platform. Working remotely with international teams, you will collaborate primarily during Central Time business hours and operate in an English-first environment.