AWS Data Engineer

AWS Data Engineer

Location

Hybrid – Chicago, IL / Lafayette, LA / Nashville, TN / Richardson, TX

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an AWS Data Engineer on behalf of our client in multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable cloud-based data pipelines and ETL solutions within an AWS ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in PySpark, Python, AWS Glue, and relational databases, along with a passion for building high-performance, reliable, and secure data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL and data processing pipelines using Python, PySpark, and AWS Glue

• Develop cloud-native data solutions leveraging AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, SNS, and SQS

• Optimize Spark jobs, SQL queries, and data workflows for performance and scalability

• Develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts and database solutions in Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases

• Implement software engineering best practices including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and code reviews

• Monitor production data environments, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders

• Maintain technical documentation and support operational excellence initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building production-grade data pipelines using Python and PySpark

• Expertise with AWS cloud services including S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, SNS, and SQS

• Strong SQL and PL/SQL development experience with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL

• Experience with Spark performance tuning and large-scale data processing

• Solid understanding of software development best practices including Git, testing, and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with monitoring, observability, alerting, and production support processes

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise-scale cloud data platforms

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code tools

• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments