AWS Data Engineer

About the role

The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure on AWS to support data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate with architects, analysts, and software engineers to ensure efficient data flow and accessibility across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using AWS services such as AWS Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, and Athena.
• Build and optimize data models for performance and scalability.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into AWS data stores.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by implementing best practices and governance policies.
• Maintain data pipeline performance, ensuring low latency and high availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Automate data workflows using tools like AWS Step Functions or Airflow.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure deployment.
• Stay updated on AWS data services and industry trends to recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Macie); Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases; Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Terraform, Scala, or Java for data processing; Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., AWS Glue, Apache Spark); Familiarity with data modeling, schema design, and data warehousing concepts; Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems; Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Solutions Architect); Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka; Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks; Experience with IaC tools like Terraform.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.