AWS DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AWS DevOps Engineer for a opportunity in Reston, VA or Plano, TX!

Position Title: AWS DevOps Engineer

Location: Reston, VA/ Plano, TX

Anticipated Start Date: 08/18

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID]

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Redshift, EMR, and Data Pipeline.

* Develop robust Python scripts for data ingestion, transformation, and automation.

* Write and optimize complex SQL queries for ETL and analytics workflows.

* Operate in Unix/Linux environments for scripting, automation, and system-level data operations.

* Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to iterative delivery of data solutions.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into high-level architecture and design documents.

* Communicate technical concepts clearly through documentation, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

* Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for data pipelines to ensure reliability and performance.

* Apply DevOps best practices using GitHub, Terraform, and CloudFormation for infrastructure automation and CI/CD.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

* 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.

* Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services (e.g., EMR, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Redshift).

* Advanced proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.

* Solid experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting.

* Strong command of SQL and experience with relational databases.

* Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaboration.

* Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure-as-code.

* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

* Proven ability to contribute to high-level solution design and architecture discussions.

* AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data science workflows.

* Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Skills:

• Experience with developing and implementing a comprehensive Information Security Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program to include defining standards and influencing DLP product and strategy roadmaps.


• Experience with security control design and configuration in cloud environments.


• Experience with assessing and identifying gaps in security controls, processes, systems and providing recommendations.


• Experience developing technology and control roadmaps, including research, planning, and stakeholder engagement.


• Experience identifying and selecting strategic options, and identifying resources to meet the defined objectives.


• Experience identifying and determining levels of risk to an organization's networks and systems using cybersecurity techniques and tools such as penetration testing, application security, and intelligence.


• Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data.


• Experience in thought leadership, training, workforce assessment, and workforce development. Skilled in cloud technologies and cloud computing.


• The group of skills related to Security including designing and evaluating security systems, identifying security threats, securing computers, assessing vulnerability, etc.


• Skills related to Governance and Compliance including creating policies, evaluating compliance, conducting internal investigations, developing data governance, etc.


• Skills related to Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict.


• Skills related to Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

AWS, DevOps

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

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