Title: AWS Engineer Location: Reston, VA 4 days onsite Experience: 8+ years Video interview followed by in-person Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled AWS Engineer to join our team supporting a leading client in the mortgage industry. The ideal candidate must have strong experience with AWS EMR and Glue, as well as a deep understanding of data engineering and automation tools. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex infrastructure and data platforms while collaborating in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support AWS cloud infrastructure using services like EC2, SSM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Lambda. Build and manage data processing workflows using AWS Glue, EMR (Spark/Hadoop), and PySpark. Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, including module creation and management. Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Terraform, GitLab, Ansible, or Python. Provide 24/7 production support, including troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure and data pipeline issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and secure infrastructure solutions. Create documentation and present technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills and Qualifications: • Proficiency in AWS Glue, EMR (Spark/Hadoop), and PySpark is mandatory Strong skills in Python and Unix Shell scripting Solid experience with Terraform, especially in creating and managing reusable modules Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab Excellent troubleshooting skills in a production support environment Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills Nice to Have (Preferred): Experience with Informatica, Ab Initio, or other ETL tools Previous work in the mortgage or financial services industry Job Type: Contract Pay: $54.00 - $67.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Work Location: On the road