AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Richardson, TX, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
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We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Data Engineer to design and implement innovative data architectures that empower our organization’s insights and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud data engineering, utilizing cutting-edge AWS services and open-source technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Develop Data Architecture: Create scalable, resilient, and efficient data lakehouse solutions on AWS, leveraging Apache Iceberg, AWS native services, and Snowflake to meet complex business requirements.
  • Build and Maintain Data Pipelines: Develop, automate, and optimize ETL/ELT workflows to ingest and process data from diverse sources into our AWS and Snowflake ecosystem, ensuring high data quality and timeliness.
  • Create and Manage Data APIs: Design and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs and other data access endpoints, enabling seamless integration for internal teams and applications using AWS services.
  • Implement AWS Data Services: Utilize Amazon S3, Amazon EMR, AWS Lake Formation, and other AWS tools to process, store, and analyze data efficiently, with native support for Iceberg tables.
  • Manage Apache Iceberg Tables: Build and oversee Iceberg tables on Amazon S3, facilitating advanced data lakehouse features such as ACID transactions, schema evolution, and time travel.
  • Optimize Data Performance: Apply partitioning strategies, data compaction, and performance tuning techniques to enhance query speed and reduce latency.
  • Ensure Data Quality & Security: Implement rigorous data validation, error handling, and security measures, including access control via AWS Lake Formation, IAM, and Cognito, to ensure compliance with data protection standards.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Provide Technical Support & Documentation: Troubleshoot data pipeline and API issues effectively, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for workflows, processes, and API specifications.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven experience in designing and deploying data architectures on AWS, with familiarity in Iceberg, Snowflake, and related tools.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java for data pipeline development.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS data services such as S3, EMR, Glue, and Lake Formation.
  • Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization for large datasets.
  • Understanding of security best practices for cloud data environments, including access controls and compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 - $79.11 Hourly

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 112257
  • Posted 18 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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