Design What Flies Tomorrow—With Today’s Most Innovative Aerospace Team A global force in aerospace innovation, our client transforms bold ideas into real-world flight systems . From AI-driven autonomy to cutting-edge cloud platforms, they’re behind the tech that’s redefining how the world flies. With roots in Silicon Valley and a legacy of award-worthy breakthroughs, they’re not just building aircraft—they’re engineering the future. As an employer, they stand out with world-class teams, future-forward projects, and the chance to make a global impact without ever leaving the ground. Job Description As a Lead Platform Engineer , you’ll design, build, and optimize complex SaaS systems for ground and airborne platforms with intermittent connectivity. This customer-focused role demands expertise in database architecture, SaaS services, and EU data privacy compliance—ideally with experience in AI, marketing, or advertising tech. Job Overview Employment type: Indefinite Term Contract Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Work setup: Onsite – Bogotá and Medellin Your Daily Tasks Architect, design, and optimize database structures supporting SaaS systems across cloud-based and on-aircraft platforms Develop and maintain high-availability, high-performance, and scalable database solutions Ensure compliance with EU data privacy laws (GDPR) and other global data protection regulations Manage data storage, processing, and retrieval strategies for both real-time and batch processing workloads Optimize data pipelines for AI/ML-driven advertising and recommendation systems Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate databases with Kotlin, NodeJS, and TypeScript applications Monitor and enhance system performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks proactively Align database strategies with business goals through close collaboration with cross-functional teams Implement best practices in database security, encryption, backup, and disaster recovery Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and data engineers Requirements The Qualifications We Seek Required Education & Experience 7+ years of experience in database strategy , architecture , or SaaS system development Proven expertise in SaaS-based services , cloud-based architectures , and scalable distributed databases Strong background in data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning Hands-on experience with real-time, high-volume data processing and AI/ML data workflows Proficiency in Kotlin, NodeJS, NestJS, TypeScript, and React Familiarity with UI/UX standards, Google’s Material Design, and Figma Experience with Google Cloud, AWS, and cloud-native database platforms Solid understanding of GDPR and data security best practices Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments Effective leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Tech Stack: Programming & Backend: Kotlin, NodeJS, NestJS, TypeScript Frontend & UI/UX: React, Google’s Material Design, Figma Database & Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud, AWS, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL Collaboration & Communication Tools: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira Nice to Have: Experience in advertising technology and AI/ML-powered data systems Knowledge of airline industry data models and business operations Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, or similar cloud-native databases Strong understanding of ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and BI tools Experience in advertising or aviation data platforms, and certifications in cloud , database, or data privacy technologies Benefits Exciting Perks Await! 5 days work week Weekends off 20 vacation days in total Prepaid medicine Fully-customized Emapta laptop and peripherals Indefinite term type contract Direct exposure to our clients Career growth opportunities Diverse and supportive work environment Prime Office Locations - Bogotá and Medellin Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit ) Your Future Team at Emapta Latam Join Emapta Latam and contribute to our legacy of transforming global outsourcing. Since 2010, Emapta has pioneered personalized outsourcing solutions, empowering businesses to thrive with bespoke teams and seamless integration. Our state-of-the-art facilities, competitive compensation, and growth-focused environment make us the ideal partner in your career journey. With over 900 clients worldwide and more than 10,000 professionals , your global future starts here. #EmaptaEra