AWS Data Engineer

Location: Onsite 3 days a wk; Hybrid – Office location is Chandler AZ Required Pay Scale: 65-70hr W2 • • • Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates • • • Summary We are seeking a skilled AWS Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure on AWS to support data driven decision making. You will collaborate with architects, analysts and software engineers to ensure efficient data flow and accessibility across the organization. Responsibilities: • Design, develop and maintain data pipelines using AWS services such as AWS Glue, Lamda, S3, Redshift and Athena. • Build and optimize data models for performance and scalability • Implement ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform and load data from various sources into AWS data stores • Ensure data quality, integrity and security by implementing best practices and governance policies • Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance, ensuring low latency and high availability • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions • Automate data workflows using tools like AWS Step Functions or Airflow • Implement CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure deployment • Stay updates on AWS data services and industry trends to recommend improvements Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role • Strong proficiency with AWS services (e.g. S3, Glue, Macie) • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Terraform, Scala or Java for data processing • Experience with IaC tools like Terraform • Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g. AWS Glue, Apache Spark) • Familiarity with data modeling, schema design and data warehousing concepts • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems • Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail Desired Skills • AWS Certification (e.g. AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) • Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark or Kafka • Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application orat any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600