JustinBradley's client, a leading source of mortgage financing, is seeking a highly skilled AWS Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in building, automating, and supporting large-scale data and infrastructure solutions using AWS services and big data technologies. You will play a key role in designing and managing cloud-native data workflows, implementing infrastructure as code, and supporting mission-critical production environments in a rotating 24/7 capacity.
Must be local to Reston, VA for their hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines using Spark, PySpark, AWS Glue, and Amazon EMR/Hadoop.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of AWS services including EC2, SSM, CloudWatch, and Lambda.
- Write efficient Python and shell scripts to support automation and data processing needs.
- Provide production support, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions that meet business needs.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation and conduct technical presentations as needed.
- Follow security, compliance, and operational best practices within cloud environments.
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with core AWS services (EC2, SSM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Lambda).
- Strong experience with big data tools such as Spark, Amazon EMR, Hadoop, and AWS Glue.
- Proficiency in Python and Unix shell scripting.
- Hands-on experience building reusable Terraform modules and managing infrastructure using infrastructure as code.
- Experience automating operational workflows using tools like GitLab, Ansible, and Python.
- Proven ability to support and troubleshoot production environments in a 24/7 rotation.
- Excellent communication, time management, and technical presentation skills.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica or Ab Initio.
- AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Solutions Architect).
- Experience in Agile or DevOps environments.
JustinBradley is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected employees.