Data Engineer

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role

The Data Infrastructure team's mission is to allow product teams to deliver their goals by providing them with a robust platform and expected data quality and cadency.

As a Data Engineer, you'll work on technical challenges including designing and developing a data platform and its integrations. That means working with other teams to establish data interfaces and contracts.

The team is located in Cracow and works with the US-based Data Infrastructure team. You will report directly to the Cracow-based Engineering Manager.

About You

• You know databases. You have 4+ years of hands-on experience with database systems. You know the principles of how databases work, both operational and warehouses. You have worked with distributed databases, with different storage engines and you know how to leverage from different setups.
• You know the cloud. You've designed and maintained cloud-based database systems in AWS or another cloud platform. We use tools like Redshift, S3, EMR on top of various third-party integrations and automations.
• You use a programming language as a tool to solve problems. You're not afraid to dive into code to fix a bug or to address improvements in data integrations. You use version control systems and you feel comfortable with switching programming languages according to the current needs.
• You take ownership of solving difficult challenges. You know how to improve performance and find opportunities for improvement. You work in a 'you build it, you run it' environment, where you hold responsibility, including on-calls.
• You value our values. Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do.
• You are a great communicator. You know how to communicate effectively with both technical and business teams. You are open to receive challenging feedback and seek for feedback to grow.

Things You'll Do

• Working with a data platform to develop and make decisions about architectural changes.
• Migrating data marts to improve performance and resilience.
• Implementing features and working with business-critical pipelines to bring the best value to our customers.
• Acting as a point of contact for data-layer problems during production incidents.

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Our Benefits:

• Equity in the company - RSUs
• Royalties (KUP)
• Hybrid work arrangements - 2 days per week from the office in a Kraków City Centre
• Commuting to work expense/remote work expenses reimbursement
• Health/Dental Coverage - LUX MED VIP for employee and family
• Life Insurance
• Travel insurance for employee and family
• Sodexo Lunch Card/Multisport
• Equipment of your choice
• Employee Pension Plan (PPK)
• Headphones Reimbursement
• Referral bonus scheme

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.