Senior Data Engineer AWS

The CARIAN Group • Newark, NJ

46d • $115,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking a Senior Data Engineer AWS to support a major Customer Data Asset initiative for our client in Newark, NJ. This work focuses on centralizing customer-level data and enabling advanced analytics and customer insights across the enterprise. The Senior Data Engineer will build and maintain AWS-native data pipelines, integrate SAP, Salesforce, OKTA, and other systems, and develop optimized Redshift structures. This role requires strong cloud data engineering experience and the ability to deliver in a fast-moving enterprise environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field required
• 8 or more years of experience in data engineering with strong AWS cloud experience
• Hands-on expertise with Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, S3, Redshift, DMS, and AppFlow
• Strong Python, PySpark, and advanced SQL
• Experience with SAP and Salesforce integrations preferred
• Ability to operate independently and deliver high-quality work at enterprise scale
• Ability to meet client security and compliance requirements including eligibility for 810 access which may require United States citizenship or permanent residency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• AWS certifications are a plus
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified Developer Associate
• Experience with Snowflake or Databricks is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ingest SAP, Salesforce, Google Analytics, OKTA, and other sources into AWS S3 Raw
• Curate and transform datasets into the Curated layer using Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Build and maintain ELT and ETL pipelines with AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, DMS, and AppFlow
• Design and optimize Redshift tables, views, and materialized views
• Implement CI or CD practices using GitHub and follow client governance standards
• Integrate with on-prem and SaaS systems through Simplement, MuleSoft, OKTA, and JAMS
• Use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Secrets Manager for monitoring and security
• Maintain metadata and lineage using AWS Glue Data Catalog

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.
• Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.
• Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.
• Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.
• Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees