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Senior Data and AI Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 10+ years of equivalent experience
  • 5+ years Python and Java development
  • 2+ years delivering software projects
  • 1+ year client-facing or service-based role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines (batch and real-time)
  • Build APIs and backend integrations using Python and Java
  • Manage orchestration workflows (Airflow or similar)
  • Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI/ML models (ML Ops best practices)

Key facts

  • Remote from: Cuba, Venezuela
  • Full time
  • AI Engineer
  • $60K – $120K / year
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Reliability
  • Communication

About the company

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Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Data & AI Engineer (Remote LATAM)

Industry: Healthcare (FHIR)
Type: Remote
Region: Latin America (excluding Venezuela & Cuba)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data & AI Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data systems, ML infrastructure, and backend services particularly within the healthcare interoperability domain (FHIR).
The ideal candidate has strong cloud expertise, data engineering depth, and solid AI/ML Ops experience.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines (batch & real-time).

  • Build APIs and backend integrations using Python and Java.

  • Manage orchestration workflows (Airflow or similar).

  • Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI/ML models (ML Ops best practices).

  • Administer cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Integrate multiple data sources, including FHIR-based healthcare data.

  • Build CI/CD pipelines; manage Docker & Kubernetes deployments.

  • Apply best practices in data modeling, DBT, and data governance.

  • Ensure compliance, security, documentation, and system reliability.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 10+ years equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years Python and Java development.

  • 2+ years delivering software projects.

  • 1+ year client-facing or service-based role.

  • Proven experience with:

    • ETL/ELT

    • Big data infrastructure

    • AI/ML workflows

    • Cloud technologies

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and data warehouse design.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with FHIR or healthcare interoperability.

  • Experience in highly regulated industries.

Location

  • Latin America only

  • Excluding: Venezuela & Cuba

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Your fast-track to securing a 6-figure global data/AI role

What the Program Offers

1. Job Matching

We search thousands of roles and match you to opportunities tailored to your skills and seniority.

2. Application Assistance

We support you in building a strong application and securing a pre-screening call.

3. Interview Coaching

Before each interview, we coach you on presenting yourself confidently, answering technical questions, and showcasing your strengths effectively.

4. Ongoing Support

We guide you through every stage until you sign the offer you are never alone in the job hunt.

Your Responsibilities

  • Be open to feedback and coaching.

  • We handle the rest- searching, applying, preparing, and guiding you.

Program Cost & Payment Structure

Zero payment until you are hired and start working.

If you're a Senior Candidate (Salary ~$100K$120K/year):

  • Month 1: $2,500

  • Month 2: $2,500

  • Month 3: $2,500

  • Month 4: $2,500

If you're Junior or Mid-Level (Salary ~$60K$70K/year):

  • Month 1: $1,500

  • Month 2: $1,500

  • Month 3: $1,500

  • Month 4: $1,500

After completing these installments, you simply enjoy your new, higher salary.

Approval Timeline & Program Duration

  • Approval decisions may take up to 1 week.

  • Once approved, we aim to find your first opportunity within 1 additional week.

  • Due to high demand, only 10 candidates are accepted per month.

  • If not selected, you can re-apply in future cycles.

  • If disqualified, you may apply again after 2 years, along with detailed feedback to help you improve or sign the VIP Service agreement for 15% of the first annual salary. 

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