#986 - Apache Airflow Consultant

Job Opportunity only available for professionals located in Latin America. We are seeking an experienced Apache Airflow Consultant to support and optimize mission-critical workflow orchestration platforms in production environments. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Apache Airflow administration , troubleshooting, and security, along with hands-on experience deploying and maintaining containerized solutions on AWS . This role requires a proactive problem solver who can work directly with clients, resolve complex technical issues within SLA commitments , and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable data orchestration solutions. Requirements: Advanced English level (B2/C1) to ensure fluent communication across teams. 4+ years hands-on with Apache Airflow in production (not just used it in a pipeline) — scheduler, executors, DAG lifecycle, backfills. Strong troubleshooting of Airflow failures: restart loops, scheduler lag, task queue issues, executor problems, dependency conflicts. AWS production experience , specifically ECS on EC2 (containerized Airflow) — sizing, deployment, networking. Security hardening : RBAC, secrets backends, TLS, and reducing Airflow's provider surface / CVE footprint. Comfortable with CVE triage and vulnerability justification — assessing exploitability, documenting findings for compliance review. Python proficiency (Airflow is Python-native; needed to read/debug DAGs and providers). Docker/containerization fundamentals. Strong written communication — client-facing support with SLA-bound response/resolution. Strongly preferred: Experience supporting federal / government contractor environments; familiarity with FISMA/NIST 800-53/800-171 concepts (support context, not as a certifier) Kubernetes (some clients run Airflow). CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation). Prior SLA-based support or managed-services experience (vs. pure engineering). Monitoring: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana. Responsibilities: Manage and support Apache Airflow production environments, ensuring workflow reliability and platform stability. Troubleshoot Airflow issues, including scheduler, executor, task queue, and DAG execution failures. Deploy and maintain containerized Airflow on AWS ECS (EC2), optimizing performance and availability. Implement Airflow security best practices, including RBAC, TLS, secrets management, and CVE risk reduction. Assess and document security vulnerabilities (CVEs) to support compliance and remediation efforts. Develop, review, and debug Python-based DAGs and Airflow integrations. Provide SLA-driven client support, perform root cause analysis, and deliver technical documentation. Monitor platform health using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana, and support CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices. What do we offer? 100 Remote work. Competitive salary in USD . Type of contract : Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC. Contract duration : from 6 months to 1 year, with possibility of renewal. Paid Holidays : from the Client's calendar (USA) Working hours: Full-time CST working hours, fully committed.