AWS Lead Data Engineer
Not Disclosed•ContractorHybrid
location_onColumbia Place, Dutch Neck, West Windsor, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08550, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AWS Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team in Newark, NJ. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing scalable data solutions on AWS. This role is designed to provide technical guidance to a team of data engineers while collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure best practices in cloud data engineering.
In this position, you will lead the design and optimization of large-scale, reliable, and secure data pipelines and data lake architecture. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions. Your day-to-day will involve overseeing the migration of data from legacy systems to AWS-based data lakes and warehouses, while driving the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code practices within the team.
Location & Engagement
This is a C2C (Contract-to-Contract) opportunity based in Newark City, NJ. Candidates are required to work from the NJ office as part of this hybrid arrangement.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Columbia Place, Dutch Neck, West Windsor, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08550, United States
West Windsor, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead design, development, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines and data lake architecture on AWS
- check_circleArchitect and implement end-to-end data solutions including ingestion, storage, transformation, and analytics
- check_circleCollaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- check_circleOversee migration of data from legacy systems to AWS-based data lakes and data warehouses
- check_circleDevelop and enforce standards for data quality, security, and governance
- check_circleDrive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code practices within the data engineering team
- check_circleTroubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical leadership in problem resolution
- check_circleMentor and guide a team of data engineers while conducting code reviews and fostering best practices
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- verified7+ years data engineering experience
- verified3+ years technical leadership or lead engineer role
- verifiedHands-on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR/Spark, Kinesis, Athena, RDS)
- verifiedProficiency in Python and SQL
- verifiedExperience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
- verifiedAWS Solutions Architect or AWS Data Engineer certification preferred
Nice to Have
AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Data Engineer certification. Experience with real-time streaming technologies. Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices. Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture and modern data platforms.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aws, Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Emr, Kinesis, Athena, RDS, Api Gateway.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Frequently asked questions about AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC
What does a AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC do?expand_more
A AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC is responsible for the following: Lead design, development, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines and data lake architecture on AWS; Architect and implement end-to-end data solutions including ingestion, storage, transformation, and analytics; Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions; and Oversee migration of data from legacy systems to AWS-based data lakes and data warehouses.
What are the requirements for this AWS Lead Data Engineer role?expand_more
Cloudious LLC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; 7+ years data engineering experience; 3+ years technical leadership or lead engineer role; Hands-on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR/Spark, Kinesis, Athena, RDS); Proficiency in Python and SQL; and Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
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AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC is based in Columbia Place, Dutch Neck, West Windsor, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08550, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Cloudious LLC has listed this AWS Lead Data Engineer role as hybrid.
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AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for AWS Lead Data Engineer at Cloudious LLC include Aws; Glue; Redshift; S3; Lambda; Emr; Kinesis; and Athena.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; and Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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