SQL Software engineer - OR DBA - Jaspersoft (LATAM)
Job Description:
Job Title:
SQL & Reporting Software Engineer (LATAM Remote)
Reports To:
Engineering Manager
Position Overview
We are looking for a proactive and communicative Software Engineer or Database Engineer (DBA) with strong expertise in SQL and reporting from SQL data sources. The ideal candidate will be highly engaged, self-driven, and capable of working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
This role focuses on building and maintaining high-quality SQL reports, optimizing MySQL database performance, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ensure accurate and actionable data delivery. Experience with JasperSoft or Jaspersoft Studio is a nice-to-have, not a requirement. A strong background in SQL development and the ability to integrate reporting into a TypeScript-based codebase are essential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain reports from MySQL data sources.
- Create efficient and optimized SQL queries for complex reporting needs.
- Improve and tune MySQL database performance for analytical workloads.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to gather and define reporting requirements.
- Integrate reports into TypeScript-based web applications (Angular/NodeJS environment).
- Document database structures, optimizations, and reporting logic.
- Suggest and implement continuous improvements in automation, self-service reporting, and data quality.
- Maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication with the team.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with SQL and MySQL performance optimization.
- Proven ability to design and maintain SQL-based reporting systems.
- Experience troubleshooting query performance and database scalability.
- Knowledge of data modeling, indexing strategies, and normalization.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript integration with backend data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Demonstrated proactivity, accountability, and engagement in previous roles.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with JasperSoft / Jaspersoft Studio or iReport.
- Familiarity with Angular and NodeJS.
- Experience using REST APIs, ORM frameworks (Sequelize), and version control (Git).
- Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes environments.
- Experience in medical software, particularly EMR or billing systems, is a plus.
Location:
Remote LATAM (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica)
Benefits:
- 100% remote work across LATAM
- Paid vacation (12 days per year)
- Paid personal days (6 per year)
- Paid sick leave (8 per year)
- Collaborative and flexible work culture