Data Engineer

Role description

Data Engineer

Lead I - Data Engineering

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and integration solutions that support advanced analytics and machine learning models. The role focuses on building scalable data infrastructure, enabling data-driven insights, and supporting statistical and actuarial use cases within a dynamic domain environment.

The opportunity:

• Data Pipeline Development & Implementation

• Design and implement ingestion and scoring data pipelines to support data science and analytics use cases

• Prepare and transform complex datasets for use in statistical and machine learning models

• Refactor and optimize Python, Scala, and SQL code for API and web-based access

• Develop and maintain APIs and interfaces for data access and integration

• System Integration & Data Engineering Solutions

• Build and enhance integrations between existing data pipelines, systems, and external data sources

• Enable seamless connectivity with APIs and enterprise platforms to enrich data assets

• Support use cases such as analytics, predictive modeling, and domain-specific insights

• Data Analysis & Modeling Support

• Perform exploratory data analysis on specialized datasets

• Design database schemas aligned with business and analytical requirements

• Execute data cleansing, transformation, and validation processes

• Generate actionable insights through in-depth statistical analysis

• Domain Knowledge & Stakeholder Interaction

• Develop strong understanding of datasets, pipelines, and data-driven applications

• Build domain expertise to support advanced analytics initiatives

• Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with data scientists, analytics teams, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Contribute to data-driven projects through effective communication and teamwork

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related development roles

• Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Strong experience in data engineering languages (Python, Scala)

• Hands-on expertise with database platforms (Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL Server, etc.)

• Experience working with Data Intelligence / Analytics platforms (Databricks, Snowflake)

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, preferably AWS (EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)

• Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code tools (Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments

• Behavioral Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, technologies, and methodologies

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Ability to work independently with a proactive and self-driven approach

Benefits

Employees receive mandatory and non-mandatory benefits such as fourteen (14) days of vacation beginning on the date of hire, vacation premium, ten (10) paid holidays, a Christmas Bonus of thirty (30) days’ pay, Monthly Food Vouchers, Saving Fund, and health insurance. Certain employees may be eligible for additional Company benefits beginning on the date of hire, including dental, disability and life insurance plans; four (4) days of personal time off per year, up to three (3) days of paid medical leave per year, and up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per year.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso

En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

data engineering,python,aws cloudformation,linux,snowflake,scala,databricks,

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.