Senior Data Analyst / Backend Engineer (PostgreSQL, SQL, Java)

Job SummaryWe 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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