[Remote] Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Synacy is a company focused on accelerating the internet for the Philippines by enhancing customer experience and providing excellent internet services. They are seeking a Data Engineer to build their information system, develop data processing applications, and support internal staff with application inquiries.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and develop solutions to information needs in our businessDesign, develop, deploy, and test new information and data processing applications in accordance to our quality standardsPerform preventive maintenance, identify and execute improvements, and refactor existing code base, including our legacy applicationsMonitor, respond, and resolve incidents in productionDevelop and maintain the infrastructure that host our applications in productionSupport our internal staff and stakeholders’ inquiries and issues with the applications in useInvestigate and create proofs of concepts, such as in using external services, APIs, programming libraries, and data source systemsContribute in the development of user guides and knowledge base of applications in useSkillsBachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science3+ years of experience in software engineering, using any of the following programming languages, Ruby, Javascript, Python, and PHPProficiency in developing scripts and applications for data ETL and reporting purposesProficiency in standard software engineering practices (i.e. source code management, continuous integration, automated tests, pair programming)2+ years experience in end-to-end IT managementProficiency and hands-on experience with implementing, configuring, and testing IT solutionsExperience in using cloud services and APIs, preferably with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Administration and shell usage of Linux-based systems (CentOS, Ubuntu)Highly customer-focused and able to provide a positive experience in conflict resolutionExcellent communication skills and able to effectively convey messages or know-how to non-technical customersHighly dependable and responsive especially in urgent or time-sensitive situationsAble to maintain high level of integrity and confidentialityBenefitsAn environment of a sports team that is there to coach each other while being performant.A data and software culture that strives to build high quality IT systems.An organization of autonomous teams, exploring and trying out solutions in a safe environment.A place for you to learn, practice, develop yourself, and contribute to something meaningful.A front seat at a fast growing, global company with a lot of opportunities in software, IT, and technology with exposure in telecommunications and web.Flexibility and a wide array of health and well-being incentives to keep you balanced.An opportunity to work with some of the best and smartest people around.Company OverviewSynacy is a software development house based in Cebu City. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Cebu City, Cebu City, PHL, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://programs.synacy.com.