Job Title: AWS Data Platform Enablement Specialist
Location: Neenah WI Oconomowoc WI / Client-Site (as needed)
Type: Short-Term Assignment
Duration: 8-12 Weeks (extendable based on client need)
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Platform Enablement Specialist to support our clients onboarding and training efforts. The ideal candidate will guide the clients technical team through the AWS-based data platform that has already been developed provide knowledge transfer sessions and be available to answer ongoing questions without impacting core delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the clients technical team during onboarding
- Conduct in-depth walkthroughs of the implemented AWS data platform including:
- Data ingestion pipelines
- ETL/ELT processes (Appflow Glue Lambda Functions)
- Storage layers (S3 Redshift etc.)
- Query layers (Athena Redshift BI tools)
- Monitoring and logging
- Clarify existing documentation and help fill knowledge gaps
- Assist the team with navigating AWS services and consoles
- Enable users to run and monitor jobs troubleshoot common issues and understand platform behavior
- Facilitate working sessions to build confidence in using and maintaining the platform
- Document recurring questions and provide tailored FAQs or cheat sheets
- Provide input on any missing documentation or training materials that would improve adoption
Required Skills & Experience:
- 4 years of experience in cloud-based data engineering or platform support
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services especially:
- Amazon S3
- Open Table Formats (Apache Iceberg)
- AWS Glue (jobs crawlers workflows)
- Athena and Redshift
- Lambda SNS
- CloudWatch (logs alarms)
- Solid understanding of data pipeline architecture and development lifecycles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - must be able to simplify technical concepts for non-cloud-native teams
- Prior experience delivering KT sessions or onboarding support for cloud/data platforms
- Comfortable working independently and managing client interactions
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with BI tools like Tableau or SAC
- Familiarity with data governance and metadata practices