AWS Data Pipeline Developer

AWS Data Pipeline Developer (Platform Enablement) Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Engagement: Contract Compensation: Up to $55/hour on W2 or $60/hour on C2C Industry: Financial Services / Investment Management Residency Requirement: Candidates must currently reside within commutable distance to Newark, NJ Role Overview We are seeking an AWS-focused Developer to join the Platform Enablement team at a major investment firm. This role centers on designing, building, and optimizing cloud-based data feed solutions using AWS services. The team enables feature groups to generate operational data feeds through low-code and configuration-driven approaches, with a strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and adherence to service-level agreements. Key Responsibilities Design & Development • Design, develop, test, and deploy AWS-based components supporting data pipelines • Build solutions using AWS services including Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and ECS Fargate • Implement parameter-driven feed generation logic across multiple data domains (e.g., Contract, Customer) • Build and maintain PostgreSQL-based CFGenDB schemas for transformed domain data Data Integration & Transformation • Configure and manage data extraction from on-prem and cloud-based databases • Apply transformation rules using configuration files to ensure accurate feed generation for downstream systems Automation & Deployment • Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins • Ensure deployments comply with security, governance, and regulatory standards Monitoring & Troubleshooting • Monitor feed generation workflows, Lambda executions, and ECS tasks • Troubleshoot issues related to data validation, file tagging, access permissions, and processing failures Collaboration & Documentation • Partner with feature teams, DBAs, and platform engineers to validate deployments and resolve defects • Produce and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks • Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and ECS Fargate • Solid experience with PostgreSQL and SQL for data modeling and transformation • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bitbucket • Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts • Experience with event-driven architectures and data pipeline orchestration • Hands-on development experience using Python or Java in AWS environments • Working knowledge of cloud security best practices Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Comfortable working in Agile environments • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to collaborate across engineering, data, and platform teams