AWS Data Engineer

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. They are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines and processing solutions in the AWS cloud environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines, and data processing solutions in the AWS cloud environment
• This role will work closely with our AWS Cloud DBA to create end-to-end data solutions to migrate data from legacy application to AWS cloud platform ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS data services, modern data architecture patterns, and can collaborate with database administrators, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using AWS services including AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, and Kinesis
• Build ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses and data lakes
• Architect and maintain data lakes using S3, implement data cataloging with AWS Glue Catalog, and optimize data storage formats (Parquet, Delta, etc.)
• Design data warehouse solutions using Redshift and integrate with existing RDS/Aurora databases managed by the DBA team
• Develop real-time and batch data processing solutions using Kinesis Data Streams, Kinesis Analytics, EMR, and AWS Batch
• Create and maintain data models, schemas, and documentation
• Work with the DBA team to optimize data access patterns and query performance across relational and analytical databases
• Build automated data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting systems
• Implement data governance policies and ensure compliance with data retention, privacy, and security requirements

Requirements:

• US Citizenship or Green Card is required and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field. Additional Four (4) years of experience can be used in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with at least 3+ years working in AWS cloud environments
• Strong expertise in AWS data services including S3, Glue, DMS, Athena, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, and Lambda
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Scala, or Java for data processing and pipeline development
• Experience with SQL and working knowledge of both relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL systems (DynamoDB, DocumentDB)
• Understanding of data modeling concepts for both transactional and analytical workloads
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and system reliability
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with database administrators, data scientists, and business stakeholders
• AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate certification (Highly desirable)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or other relevant AWS certifications
• Familiarity with big data frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, or AWS-native orchestration tools
• Knowledge of data formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet, ORC) and compression techniques for optimal storage and processing
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Knowledge of container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau, PowerBI)
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of distributed data processing systems
• Knowledge of networking, security, and IAM policies as applied to data engineering workflows