Remote ETL Developer (SQL-Based)
Description
Remote ETL Developer (SQL-Based)
Annual Salary: $119,339 | 100% Remote | Immediate Start
About the Opportunity
Shape the backbone of digital business from wherever you are. As a Remote ETL Developer specializing in SQL, you become the connector behind powerful analytics and seamless digital operations. Your work will ensure that raw information is transformed into actionable business insights, fueling more innovative strategies and faster decisions. This position invites you to build data pipelines that move at the speed of business, all while having the freedom to set your schedule and work from anywhere. If you thrive on solving problems and believe in the value of clean, actionable data, you will find your next challenge here.
What You’ll Do
Streamline Data Workflows
- Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines that enable high-impact analytics across the organization.
- Extract data from various systems, transform it to meet reporting needs, and load it efficiently into cloud-based data warehouses.
- Automate regular data integration processes with modern ETL platforms, reducing manual work and boosting reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams to clarify requirements, translating business logic into effective technical solutions.
Optimize Performance
- Refine SQL scripts and ETL processes to optimize efficiency and minimize resource utilization.
- Proactively monitor and troubleshoot ETL failures, quickly resolving issues to keep business intelligence operations running smoothly.
- Document transformation workflows and logic for transparency, helping others understand and maintain your work.
- Ensure data pipelines are scalable and secure, adapting to growing business needs.
Drive Data Quality
- Apply robust validation and data cleansing techniques to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.
- Develop and implement automated data quality checks as part of ETL workflows.
- Work directly with stakeholders to clarify data definitions, resolve inconsistencies, and align on business rules.
- Monitor data accuracy at every stage, providing feedback and recommendations for ongoing improvement.
Your Impact
- Speed up executive decision-making with fast, dependable reporting.
- Provide the solid data infrastructure that powers analytics, business intelligence, and forecasting.
- Build trust across the organization by ensuring data is complete, consistent, and available when needed.
- Support compliance and security standards through careful management of sensitive and regulated data sets.
Modern Work Environment
- 100% remote role, offering flexibility and autonomy in your workday.
- Results-oriented culture—your outcomes matter more than where you log in.
- Strong emphasis on open communication, using the latest digital collaboration platforms.
- Opportunity to suggest and lead process improvements, making a visible impact on team practices.
- Collaborate with colleagues who prioritize continuous learning and professional development.
The Tools You’ll Use
- Advanced SQL: For querying, optimizing, and managing large data sets.
- ETL platforms: Talend, Informatica, Apache NiFi, and other leading tools.
- Cloud data services: Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Google BigQuery for scalable storage and analytics.
- Data modeling software and version control systems to track changes and promote best practices.
- Diagnostic software that helps track stability and identify performance issues across data pipelines.
What Sets You Apart
- Extensive hands-on experience with SQL-based ETL development in real-world settings.
- A deep understanding of data architecture, integration, and migration strategies for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Comfortable working with both batch and real-time data ingestion techniques.
- Strong analytical skills for diagnosing issues and optimizing performance.
- Natural collaborator, able to explain complex data processes in clear, straightforward language.
- Proactive about seeking feedback and refining processes to improve outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
- A bachelor’s in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum three years of proven experience in SQL and ETL development within a production environment.
- Direct exposure to cloud data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar).
- Track record of managing, optimizing, and troubleshooting large-scale data flows.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a remote team.
- Well-developed organizational habits and the confidence to manage several projects at once.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Flexible work schedule designed for work-life balance and personal productivity.
- Latest hardware and cloud-based tools to streamline your workflow.
- Dedicated budget for continuous learning—certifications, courses, or conferences in ETL, cloud data engineering, or analytics.
- Supportive team culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and sharing new ideas.
- Opportunities to advance, including moving toward senior data roles or technical leadership as you grow.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re eager to put your SQL and ETL skills to work in a role that values efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and shape the data infrastructure that drives tomorrow’s business—without ever missing a moment at home.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. What do ETL projects look like for a remote SQL-based developer?
No two projects run the same way. One week, you might be moving data from a legacy system, ensuring that all details are lined up so nothing gets lost. Next, you could be building a new pipeline that delivers numbers fast enough for real-time reporting. Some days are spent mapping out a process on paper before writing a single query; others, you’re diving into code to untangle a late-night failure. There’s always a new puzzle, a small win, or a creative solution to try—routine doesn’t last long here.
2. How do remote ETL developers make sure data stays reliable and accurate?
You address problems before they become a significant issue. This means adding checks, double-checking sample data, and calling out anything that feels off—like a missing update or a pattern that doesn’t fit. If you hit a snag, you trace it back to the source and fix it for good, not just for today. Building trust in the data is the bottom line, whether you’re working solo or as part of a whole team.
3. What does collaboration look like in this remote data team?
Teamwork happens in a hundred small ways. You might trade notes in chat, share a screenshot when something’s tricky, or swap stories about shortcuts that save time. When someone cracks a tough bug or finds a cleaner method, it’s shared and celebrated. Everyone’s quick to pitch in, answer a question, or jump on a call when it matters most.
4. How does this role support professional development and growth?
Your curiosity doesn’t go unnoticed. There’s a learning budget for courses and certifications, as well as support if you want to try leading a project or testing a new tool. Mentors reach out with advice, and people genuinely share what’s worked (and what hasn’t). If you want to stretch your skills, there’s space and backing to do it.
5. What’s the most rewarding part of being a Remote ETL Developer in this company?
There’s a special feeling when you see everything come together—a new pipeline running clean, a dashboard reflecting today’s reality, or a teammate calling out your fix in a team chat. You get to work how you want, see your impact, and keep your home life in focus—all while building the backbone for big decisions.