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Big Data / AWS Data Engineer

Big Data / AWS Data Engineer

VDart Inc • McLean, VA, United States
30+ days ago
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Job description

Job Title: Big Data / AWS Data Engineer

Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Spark (Scala/Python), AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and Shell scripting.
  • Build and support ETL/ELT processes across AWS platforms, including S3, Hive, Apache Iceberg, and Amazon Redshift.
  • Develop and maintain Redshift SQL/PLSQL code, stored procedures, and data-processing frameworks.
  • Perform query tuning, performance optimization, and data-sharing implementations.
  • Support ingestion and processing of structured and semi-structured data formats including JSON, CSV, XML, ORC, Parquet, and Avro.
  • Design, enhance, and support solutions that provide a unified view of customer data across systems.
  • Integrate multiple data sources, applications, and business processes to support reporting, analytics, and customer engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to define and implement scalable data solutions.
  • Manage and support Data Subject Requests (DSRs), including customer data erasure requests.
  • Work closely with the DPO team to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies.
  • Maintain and support the MicroStrategy Privacy Compliance module. (Very infrequent once in year or 2 years)
  • Contribute to data governance initiatives that improve data quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex data issues using Redshift SQL, MySQL, Python/PySpark, Shell scripting, and Excel.
  • Investigate data mismatches, reporting issues, and business data anomalies.
  • Support business analysis related to customer tiers, loyalty programs, and email marketability.
  • Provide production support and root-cause analysis for critical data platform issues.
  • Technical Leadership & Collaboration
  • Participate in Customer 360, Privacy, Data Governance, and Phaedon initiatives.
  • Conduct code reviews and design reviews.
  • Provide cross-team technical support and problem resolution.
  • Research, design, and develop next-generation data capabilities and products.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for customer data platforms.
  • Primary Technologies
  • AWS: S3, EC2, Redshift (RA3/Serverless), S3 Tables, S3 Hive, AWS Glue, Lambda (Python), Kafka, Airflow, Apache Iceberg
  • Spark (Scala/Python)
  • Redshift SQL/PLSQL, MySQL
  • Data Modeling and Query Optimization
  • Key Strengths
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Strong AWS Data Engineering stack awareness
  • Ability to bridge business and technical teams
  • Expertise across engineering, analytics, compliance, architecture, and operational support
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse data-related challenges

Required Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience in Data Warehouse / Big Data ecosystems.
  • 5+ years in a lead /SME role

Strong understanding of:

  • Data architecture & dimensional modeling
  • ETL/ELT frameworks
  • Distributed data processing
  • Cloud data platforms
  • Data governance and security
  • Experience managing large-scale enterprise data environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex data programs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in large enterprise or global delivery environments.
  • Exposure to data modernization and cloud transformation programs.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or data engineering.
  • Experience in regulated industries (Hospitality, Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, etc.).

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth
  • Executive presence and client-facing confidence
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Operational excellence mindset
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