Senior AWS Data Engineer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior AWS Data Engineer to join our team. This Senior AWS Data Engineer remote position offers the chance to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms within an enterprise environment. You will focus on ETL/ELT development, serverless architecture, and data warehouse optimization using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Redshift, and DMS, supporting business intelligence and data-driven initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue with PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Develop and maintain serverless integrations using AWS Lambda for event-driven workflows.
• Implement data ingestion and integration pipelines across multiple systems.
• Design, develop, and optimize Amazon Redshift data warehouse solutions.
• Perform performance tuning, build stored procedures, and support advanced SQL analytics.
• Analyze data quality, transformation logic, and query performance.
• Implement secure vendor file transfer and ingestion solutions using AWS Transfer Family.
• Design and execute database migration and replication pipelines using AWS DMS.
• Build orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow or similar tools.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance teams to meet SOX and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot production data pipelines and resolve integration issues across AWS services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience building data platforms or data engineering solutions.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong experience with AWS Glue and PySpark for ETL processing.
• Hands-on experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Deep experience with Amazon Redshift, including performance tuning and SQL analytics.
• Experience implementing workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow or similar tools.
• Strong SQL skills with experience writing complex queries.
• Knowledge of AWS security, IAM policies, encryption, and compliance standards.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments.
• Experience implementing secure vendor integrations using AWS Transfer Family.
• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience.
• Stable work history within large enterprise organizations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• 401k plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements with a remote work option.