Job ID: 908
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team in Malvern, PA. This is a long-term contract position (1+ year with high extension probability) requiring an immediate onsite presence from day one. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in AWS cloud data architecture, specifically focusing on large-scale ETL processes and data pipeline optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, and advanced SQL.
- Architect scalable data solutions leveraging the full AWS ecosystem, including S3, Lambda, Redshift, and Step Functions.
- Implement and manage IAM policies, CloudWatch monitoring, and automated alerting systems to ensure high availability.
- Drive CI/CD best practices using GitHub and automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and deployment reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into technical data models and architectural designs.
- Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to improve performance and reduce operational costs.
- Participate in peer code reviews and mentor junior engineers on cloud-native data engineering principles.
Technical Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Development with a focus on data-intensive applications.
- Expert-level proficiency in PySpark and SQL for complex data transformations.
- Hands-on experience with AWS Glue for serverless ETL and AWS Redshift for data warehousing.
- Strong understanding of serverless computing using AWS Lambda and orchestration via Step Functions.
- Proven track record of implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and cloud security best practices.
Professional Environment
This role is situated in a fast-paced, collaborative environment in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Candidates must be prepared for an in-person interview process and must be ready to work onsite from the first day of the engagement. The project involves critical data infrastructure that supports enterprise-level decision-making, requiring a high degree of accuracy and technical excellence. We value engineers who are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of navigating complex cloud environments to deliver high-quality data products.
Special Requirements
Must be able to be onsite day one; In-person interview required; 1+ year contract length.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $145,000 – $195,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Malvern, PA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Absolute IT
Email: devyani@absoluting.com
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