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Job responsibilities

  • Perform and oversee data loading operations
  • Optimize data for extraction and reporting use
  • Manage complicated databases by performing suitable database management functions
  • Design and implement ETL jobs
  • Build, maintain, monitor, and orchestrate workflows or data pipelines
  • Ensure the high performance of data retrieval processes

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of industry experience as an Apache Airflow developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled candidates)
  • Proficiency in Apache Airflow development
  • Expertise in Python and its frameworks
  • Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts and ETL tools (like Informatica, Pentaho, Apache Airflow)
  • Experience working in SQL environment and with reporting tools (like Power BI and Qlik)
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers
  • Work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Familiarity with Apache Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, etc.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Working knowledge of agile processes and methods.

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How to become an Apache Airflow developer?

Apache Airflow is an open-source platform for authoring and executing workflows. It provides a completely automatic system to model, schedule, and monitor workflows.

It was developed to address the issues computer programmers faced when dealing with long-term "cron" tasks and substantial applications. But it has now grown into one of the most popular software platforms on the market.

Airflow is a platform for designing, scheduling, and monitoring data analytics workflows. A workflow is any sequence of tasks you perform to achieve an outcome. You can use Airflow to run a complex data pipeline in which related jobs are automatically executed in the correct order.

What is the scope of Apache Airflow development?

Apache Airflow enables users to develop complex workflows for data processing applications by integrating a variety of tools. Its Python-based platform allows for flexibility and robustness, while its user-friendly interface allows users to easily track jobs and configure the platform. Because Apache Airflow utilizes coding to define workflow processes, end-users are able to write their own code that will execute at specified steps in a particular process.

Apache Airflow has come a long way since it was first developed as an internal project within Airbnb. Businesses that want to accelerate the delivery of and improve the quality of service/products. To cater to enhanced operational excellence, a greater client experience, and other strategic objectives, they want to hire Apache Airflow developers.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an Apache Airflow developer?

Apache Airflow developers are responsible for: performing data loads, optimizing data for extraction and reporting use, designing and implementing ETL jobs, managing complicated databases by performing suitable database management functions, etc.
Apache Airflow developers monitor, report, and analyze usage trends and statistical output to manage quality control and high performance of the data retrieval from a database or other data storage. In addition, these developers ensure optimum capacity and application performance.

  • Execute and supervise data loading operations
  • Improve data extraction and reporting by optimizing data extraction and reporting.
  • Manage large databases by performing appropriate database management functions.
  • Develop and deploy ETL jobs
  • Create, manage, and configure workflows or data pipelines.
  • Ensure that data retrieval processes perform well.

How to become an Apache Airflow developer?

Let us now look at how to pursue a career in the field of Apache Airflow Development. No formal educational requirements exist for becoming an Apache Airflow developer. To become an Apache Airflow developer, one must master Apache Airflow development. Regardless of whether you are a graduate or non-graduate, experienced or inexperienced, you can learn the skills needed to become an Apache Airflow developer. You can create a profession in it by possessing practical experience and expertise in relevant technical and non-technical skills.

However, it is important to note that you do not necessarily need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a similar discipline to become a remote Apache Airflow developer. First, having a relevant academic background allows you to better understand computer programming and web development. Second, many firms require candidates to have a specific degree when hiring Apache Airflow developers, making it easier for you to get some rewarding work chances.

Now, let's look at the skills and methods you require in order to become a successful Apache Airflow developer:

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Skills required to become an Apache Airflow developer

To land high-paying Apache Airflow developer jobs, have good foundation skills. Here is what you need to know.

1. DBMS

A database management system (DBMS) is a software or hardware tool that allows users to create, read, update, delete, and retrieve data in databases. This form of management also assures the security and integrity of the data. A DBMS manages not only the database engine and the database schema but also helps provide concurrency and uniform administration procedures.

2. Apache Hadoop

Apache Hadoop is an open-source framework that is used to efficiently store and process large datasets ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes of data. Hadoop clusters multiple computers together, allowing them to analyze massive datasets in parallel more quickly than if they were operating alone. In this way, it enables businesses to quickly and efficiently gain insights into their data.

3. Database Schema

A database schema is a database design that can be expressed as both visual diagrams and sets of logical formulas, known as integrity constraints, that define the structure of a relational database. These constraints define the rules for data definition and data manipulation within the database. A database schema exists as part of a database catalog (also called the information schema in some databases), and thus serves as a description for the contents of that database.

4. SQL

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the most popular language used to work on databases. It is a domain-specific language that can be used to perform a variety of operations, including creating a database, storing data in tables, modifying, extracting, and more. We are surrounded by data, so in order to store it securely we need a proper database and to manage that database we need a language like SQL. It has a wide range of applications and is used by business professionals, developers, and data scientists to maintain as well as manipulate data.

5. Python

Python is an effective programming language commonly used in web development, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. Python's simple syntax and readability make it ideal for building complex systems in a shorter amount of time. Moreover, since Python is cross-platform and object-oriented, as well as extensible through the use of libraries, it has become widely adopted for many non programming applications such as scientific computing, data analysis, and organizing finances.

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How much does Turing pay their Apache Airflow developers?

At Turing, every Apache Airflow developer is allowed to set their rate. However, Turing will recommend a salary at which we know we can find a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our recommendations are based on our assessment of market conditions and the demand that we see from our customers.

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LLM Trainer - Computer Usage Data Collection

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.


Role Overview

We are developing a computer usage dataset to train intelligent systems that understand how users interact with software applications. As an LLM Trainer (Computer Usage Data Collection), you will record your screen while performing detailed, multi-step computer-based tasks — such as configuring applications, exploring tools, or completing productivity workflows.
Your recordings will be annotated and used to help train models that interpret and predict user workflows, enhancing the realism and usability of AI assistants.


What Does Day-to-Day Look Like

  • Record your screen activity while completing assigned computer-based tasks.
  • Carefully follow step-by-step documentation to complete each task accurately.
  • Ensure all recordings are high-quality, complete, and free from interruptions.
  • Label or verify events (clicks, keypresses, actions) as instructed.
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency in file naming and documentation.
  • Adhere to strict privacy and data-handling protocols.

Types of Tasks

You will perform tasks across diverse software domains, such as:

  • Education & Productivity: Using learning or organizational tools.
  • Software & Development Environments: Setting up or configuring tools (no coding required).
  • Data & Analytics: Working with dashboards or monitoring interfaces.
  • Creativity Tools: Using design or visualization applications.
  • General Workflows: Everyday tasks like browsing, file management, or configuration settings.
Note: The specific tools and environments will vary widely — adaptability and willingness to learn new interfaces are key.

Requirements
  • Computer with Mac or Linux operating system and 8GB RAM or higher.
  • 2+ years of experience with any programming language preferably Python
  • Strong ability to follow detailed written documentation and execute steps precisely.
  • Comfort with navigating various software applications and interfaces.
  • Basic technical literacy — ability to install or configure software using provided guides.
  • Basic coding knowledge and familiarity with environments such as Visual Studio or PyCharm preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and consistency in recording and labeling.
  • Reliable computer and stable internet connection.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and secure data handling.

Perks of Freelancing With Turing:

  • Work in a fully remote environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details:

  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Evaluation Process :

  • 1 round of take home assessment
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Backend Engineer (Golang / Python / Kafka)
About the Client

Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. We are a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

Role
Campaign Management team's goal is to uplevel and expand the core functionality related to creating and editing ad entities seen across the platform. It is important that our advertisers are able to efficiently and  effectively create, adjust, report, and measure their ads in the most  intuitive way possible. Our team not only builds new products on the Ads platform but we also  support other teams building their products on top of our platform. We  expect our engineers to take ownership and have pride in the work and  support we provide.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain scalable backend services that power the entire advertising stack
  • Own critical systems including Python, Go, and Kafka infrastructure
  • Own the developer tooling and testing framework that enables team velocity
  • Architect APIs and data models that other teams across Reddit depend on
  • Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for services handling high-volume campaign operations
  • Build monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling for mission-critical advertising infrastructure


Qualifications for this role:

  • 5+ years building scalable backend systems in production environments
  • Strong experience with Python and/or Go
  • You love diving deep into problems, understanding them from all  angles, talking to stakeholders, and designing elegant solutions.
  • You get excited by the prospect of deep-diving into performance  issues, finding the root cause, and implementing solutions that have  impact across the application.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and infrastructure as code

Platform Mindset:

  • Track record of building systems that other engineering teams depend on
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices patterns
  • Understanding of operational concerns: monitoring, logging, alerting, and debugging
  • Passion for code quality, testing frameworks, and developer tooling
  • Background in ad tech or developer experience (preferred)


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • Required 4-6 hours overlap with PST (Pacific Standard Time)
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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