CLOUD ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Cloud Engineer in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and support cloud-based data management and data pipeline solutions
* Implement decentralized data architectures with strong security and governance controls
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, highly available, and high-performance cloud data solutions
* Evaluate, implement, and optimize cloud data platforms, tools, and services
* Monitor system performance and drive continuous optimization and improvement
* Ensure compliance with data governance standards and best practices
* Lead data integration and engineering efforts using Informatica (IICS), Snowflake, SQL, and Python
* Guide design and development of data layers and ETL processes
* Conduct design reviews, document data architectures, and lead technical design sessions
* Ensure timely delivery of solutions that meet technical and business requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in cloud data architecture, data warehousing, data modeling, ETL, and enterprise data systems
* 5+ years of experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake
* 3-5 years of experience building cloud-based data solutions on AWS
* Strong understanding and hands-on experience with decentralized data architectures
* Proven experience designing and maintaining end-to-end data pipelines
* Experience with large, multi-terabyte cloud data platforms
* Proficiency with Informatica (IICS), Snowflake, and Airflow for data integration and orchestration
* Working knowledge of Unix/Linux, shell scripting, and system/database administration fundamentals
* Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting solutions to technical and business stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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