

Iris Software Inc.
AWS Data Engineer (Only W2)
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This role is for an AWS Data Engineer on a long-term contract in Newark, New Jersey (Hybrid). Requires expertise in AWS services, PostgreSQL, Python, CI/CD tools, and cloud security best practices. Must be available for W2 employment.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
February 5, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Newark, NJ
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #DynamoDB #EC2 #Aurora #GitHub #Data Engineering #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #BitBucket #Jenkins #Monitoring #PostgreSQL #Dynatrace #Automation #GIT #Python #Security #Ansible #Cloud #Splunk #Deployment #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Compliance #Batch #Windows Server #Lambda (AWS Lambda)
Role description
Iris's direct client, One of the Fortune 500 companies, is looking to hire a AWS Data Engineer for a Long Term Contract /Contract to Hire opportunity at Newark, New Jersey (Hybrid Position). Please respond back with your most recent resume if you would be interested..!
Job Title: AWS Data Engineer
Duration: Long Term Contract /Contract to Hire Position (only W2)
Location: Newark, New Jersey (Hybrid Position)
Required Skills
• Strong proficiency in AWS services, including Lambda, S3, Step Function, EventBridge, and ECS Fargate.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Bitbucket and GitHub) and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with Python for AWS development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
• Design and implement AWS components for app and batch processing using key services like ec2, ECS Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Aurora Postgres, s3, EventBridge and Cloudwatch.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Build, configure, and provide ongoing support on multiple environments of the application, both in AWS (using EC2) and on-premise Windows servers.
• Develop support tools tailored for feature teams to promote self-service and autonomy.
Automation & Deployment
• Set up and configure CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and GitHub (Git Actions) to enable seamless integration and deployment workflows.
• Ensure all deployments conform to established security and compliance standards.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Drive performance enhancements for both application and batch processing workloads.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to application deployments, batch runs, and access permissions to maintain platform quality and security.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to maintain system reliability.
• Create dashboards in Splunk and Dynatrace to monitor system health and performance metrics.
About Iris Software Inc.
With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.
Iris's direct client, One of the Fortune 500 companies, is looking to hire a AWS Data Engineer for a Long Term Contract /Contract to Hire opportunity at Newark, New Jersey (Hybrid Position). Please respond back with your most recent resume if you would be interested..!
Job Title: AWS Data Engineer
Duration: Long Term Contract /Contract to Hire Position (only W2)
Location: Newark, New Jersey (Hybrid Position)
Required Skills
• Strong proficiency in AWS services, including Lambda, S3, Step Function, EventBridge, and ECS Fargate.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Bitbucket and GitHub) and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with Python for AWS development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
• Design and implement AWS components for app and batch processing using key services like ec2, ECS Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Aurora Postgres, s3, EventBridge and Cloudwatch.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Build, configure, and provide ongoing support on multiple environments of the application, both in AWS (using EC2) and on-premise Windows servers.
• Develop support tools tailored for feature teams to promote self-service and autonomy.
Automation & Deployment
• Set up and configure CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and GitHub (Git Actions) to enable seamless integration and deployment workflows.
• Ensure all deployments conform to established security and compliance standards.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Drive performance enhancements for both application and batch processing workloads.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to application deployments, batch runs, and access permissions to maintain platform quality and security.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to maintain system reliability.
• Create dashboards in Splunk and Dynatrace to monitor system health and performance metrics.
About Iris Software Inc.
With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.





