Contract: Senior Data Engineer at Upwork

This role is designed for a senior developer who transitions between software engineering and data infrastructure. The ideal candidate isn't just a pipeline builder; you are a platform architect who enjoys creating "Data Platform as a Service" (DPaaS) capabilities. You should have a software engineering mindset, proficient in Python or Rust, and a deep understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and the "paved path" approach to developer experience. This is a **fully remote** contract engagement specifically targeting talent in **Latin America** through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions team. You will have a direct impact on the internal engineering culture by enabling Data Mesh patterns, automating data governance, and optimizing a modern stack involving Snowflake and Airflow. It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy high-level technical influence and building tools that other engineers rely on. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have a strong foundation in production software engineering (APIs, services) beyond just writing SQL. * Are experienced in building self-service platforms that enable other teams to own their data domains. * Are comfortable with observability and reliability engineering (SLAs/SLOs and incident response). * Have practical experience with Snowflake, Airflow, and potentially Kubernetes.