Job Description: Senior AWS Data Engineer
Skill Set: AWS Big Data Engineering ETL/ELT Python Spark Data Pipelines CI/CD DataOps
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Data Engineer to support data platform modernization and analytical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in building scalable data pipelines on AWS a solid understanding of data engineering best practices and the ability to work in an Agile product-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines on AWS
Build and optimize data ingestion frameworks using AWS Glue Lambda Step Functions EMR Kinesis or equivalent services
Develop high-quality reusable data components using Python PySpark or Spark
Work closely with architects and product teams to design data models and data flow solutions
Implement data quality checks validation rules and automated monitoring frameworks
Optimize data pipelines for performance scalability and cost efficiency
Support CI/CD and DataOps practices to streamline deployment and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across data platforms
Perform root cause analysis for data issues production defects and pipeline failures
Follow best practices for security encryption logging and governance in an enterprise environment
Document data pipelines workflows and mapping specifications clearly and thoroughly
Required Skills & Experience
7 years of experience in data engineering or big data development
Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services (preferred):
AWS Glue
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
AWS EMR
AWS Step Functions
AWS Redshift / Aurora / DynamoDB
Proficiency in Python PySpark and distributed data processing
Experience with Spark dataframes and performance tuning
Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design patterns and data modeling
Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow Step Functions or similar)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions Jenkins CodePipeline)
Knowledge of data testing data validation and quality frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex enterprise environments
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Application Notice
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Job Description: Senior AWS Data EngineerSkill Set: AWS Big Data Engineering ETL/ELT Python Spark Data Pipelines CI/CD DataOpsOverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Data Engineer to support data platform modernization and analytical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands...
Job Description: Senior AWS Data Engineer
Skill Set: AWS Big Data Engineering ETL/ELT Python Spark Data Pipelines CI/CD DataOps
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Data Engineer to support data platform modernization and analytical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in building scalable data pipelines on AWS a solid understanding of data engineering best practices and the ability to work in an Agile product-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines on AWS
Build and optimize data ingestion frameworks using AWS Glue Lambda Step Functions EMR Kinesis or equivalent services
Develop high-quality reusable data components using Python PySpark or Spark
Work closely with architects and product teams to design data models and data flow solutions
Implement data quality checks validation rules and automated monitoring frameworks
Optimize data pipelines for performance scalability and cost efficiency
Support CI/CD and DataOps practices to streamline deployment and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across data platforms
Perform root cause analysis for data issues production defects and pipeline failures
Follow best practices for security encryption logging and governance in an enterprise environment
Document data pipelines workflows and mapping specifications clearly and thoroughly
Required Skills & Experience
7 years of experience in data engineering or big data development
Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services (preferred):
AWS Glue
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
AWS EMR
AWS Step Functions
AWS Redshift / Aurora / DynamoDB
Proficiency in Python PySpark and distributed data processing
Experience with Spark dataframes and performance tuning
Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design patterns and data modeling
Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow Step Functions or similar)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions Jenkins CodePipeline)
Knowledge of data testing data validation and quality frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex enterprise environments
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Application Notice
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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