AWS Data Engineer

Haramain Systems • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The client is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join its team in Chicago, Illinois. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based data solutions using AWS technologies. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines, optimize cloud infrastructure, and support enterprise data initiatives. The position is contract and hybrid, with onsite work in Chicago three to four days per week. Candidates must be local to the Chicago area and attend an in-person interview.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Expertise in Python development and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, EMR, Athena, or RDS, or similar services.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and cloud architecture best practices.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be local to the Chicago, Illinois area.
• Must be able to work onsite in Chicago three to four days per week and attend an in-person interview.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• AWS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data solutions using AWS technologies.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Support enterprise data initiatives.
• Apply DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.

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