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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC.
Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Senior AWS Data Engineer with strong experience in Java, Python, PySpark, SQL, AWS Data Engineering, API development, AWS Bedrock, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, S3, Athena, and Redshift
* Develop complex data transformations and data-quality solutions using Python, PySpark, and SQL
* Design and develop Java-based REST APIs, preferably using Spring Boot
* Build integrations between APIs, databases, AWS services, and enterprise applications
* Develop and integrate MCP servers and MCP tools to expose enterprise APIs, data, and services to AI agents
* Develop GenAI solutions using AWS Bedrock, LLMs, tool calling, and agent-based architectures
* Implement production-grade logging, exception handling, security, testing, monitoring, and CI/CD
REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Skills:
* Java and Spring Boot API development
* Python
* PySpark/Apache Spark
* Advanced SQL
* AWS Glue
* Amazon Athena
* Amazon Redshift
* Amazon S3
* REST API development
* MCP server/tool development
* AWS Bedrock/GenAI integration
Preferred Skills:
* AWS Step Functions, Lambda, Lake Formation, IAM, CloudWatch, Docker, Git/Jenkins, RAG, and AI agent development
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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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITEQG2192239
- Posted 5 hours ago
