Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a
Senior Data Analyst / Backend Engineer with
7+ years of professional experience and deep expertise in
PostgreSQL, advanced SQL, and Java development. The role requires strong hands-on capabilities in data analysis, backend data processing, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will work independently in a remote environment and contribute to designing scalable, data-driven solutions for business-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schemas, indexes, views, functions, and stored procedures.
- Write and tune complex, high-performance SQL queries involving large datasets and analytical workloads.
- Develop and maintain Java-based backend components for data processing, business logic, and system integrations.
- Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and data quality issues, and present insights to stakeholders.
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance across transactional and analytical systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, data teams, and engineering stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for data and performance issues in production environments.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices, coding standards, and data governance.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for data models, pipelines, and backend workflows.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in backend development and/or data-focused roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL, including query optimization and performance tuning.
- Advanced SQL skills (CTEs, window functions, complex joins, indexing strategies).
- Solid Java development experience for backend systems and data processing.
- Proven experience in data analysis, data validation, and working with large, structured datasets.
- Strong understanding of relational database design and data modeling principles.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-based role.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with reporting or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
- Exposure to ETL processes, data pipelines, and batch/stream processing.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.Role & responsibilities
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