Senior AWS Engineer

Robert Half • Torrance, CA • 1h ago

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support and enhance enterprise business intelligence and analytics environments. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms using AWS services. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with AWS Glue, PySpark, Redshift, and serverless architectures, along with strong SQL and data analysis skills.

This role will collaborate closely with architecture, security, compliance, and development teams to ensure data solutions are performant, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue with PySpark for large-scale data processing

Develop and support serverless integrations using AWS Lambda for event-driven workflows and system integrations

Design and optimize Amazon Redshift data warehouse solutions, including:

Advanced SQL analytics

Stored procedures

Performance tuning

Lead implementation of secure vendor file transfer and ingestion solutions using AWS Transfer Family

Design and implement database migration and replication pipelines using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

Build and manage workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools

Analyze data quality, transformation logic, and pipeline performance using SQL and data analysis techniques

Troubleshoot and resolve production data pipeline and integration issues across AWS services

Provide technical guidance to development team members on:

AWS best practices

Cost optimization

Performance optimization

Partner with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance teams to ensure SOX and regulatory compliance

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of experience building enterprise data platforms or data engineering solutions

5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services

Strong hands-on experience with AWS Glue and PySpark for ETL processing

Experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda

Deep expertise with Amazon Redshift, including performance tuning and advanced SQL

Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow

Experience implementing secure vendor integrations using AWS Transfer Family

Experience designing and supporting data migration and replication pipelines using AWS DMS

Advanced SQL skills and experience analyzing complex datasets

Knowledge of AWS security, encryption, IAM policies, and compliance considerations

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in financial services or other regulated environments

Experience supporting enterprise BI or analytics platforms

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams

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