Data Engineer (AWS)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering using Python with a focus on AWS S3, EMR, Glue, Step Functions, Apache NiFi and Spark.
• Proven track record of building scalable data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in flow design, processors, and data provenance in Apache NiFi.
• Strong expertise in Spark, Hadoop, and distributed computing on AWS EMR.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, Lambda, Step Functions).
• Experience with data formats (JSON, CSV, Parquet, Avro) and transformation techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex data processing issues.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to document and explain technical details clearly.

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• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Data Analytics Specialty.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitLab, Jenkins).

• Architect and implement end-to-end data pipelines using AWS S3, EMR, Glue, Step Functions, Apache NiFi, Spark.
• Manage data ingestion processes from AWS S3, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer.
• Implement initial data routing, validation, and transformations using Apache NiFi processors and Spark Data Engines

• Integrate using AWS EMR, Apache NiFi, Spark to perform complex data transformations and analytics.
• Optimize Spark jobs for processing large-scale datasets with a focus on performance and resource utilization.
• Handle both historical and incremental data loads, ensuring data consistency and integrity.

• Define and implement data storage strategies across S3, RDS, and Redshift, adhering to business requirements.
• Manage data catalog creation and schema management using AWS Glue.

• Develop and manage workflows using Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions to automate data processing tasks.
• Implement monitoring, error handling, and retries within the orchestration framework.

• Ensure data security with encryption (AES-256, TLS) and IAM role-based access controls.
• Implement data governance policies using AWS Glue Data Catalog to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Utilize AWS CloudWatch to monitor the performance of EMR clusters, NiFi flows and data storage.
• Continuously optimize Spark job configurations and NiFi data flows for maximum throughput and minimal latency.