BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AWS Engineer for an opportunity in Reston, VA or Plano, TX! Position Title: AWS Engineer Location: Reston, VA/ Plano, TX Anticipated Start Date: 08/18 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ months contract + Renewable Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID] Pay Range: $50 - $55/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Description: Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Redshift, EMR, and Data Pipeline. • Develop robust Python scripts for data ingestion, transformation, and automation. • Write and optimize complex SQL queries for ETL and analytics workflows. • Operate in Unix/Linux environments for scripting, automation, and system-level data operations. • Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to iterative delivery of data solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into high-level architecture and design documents. • Communicate technical concepts clearly through documentation, presentations, and stakeholder meetings. • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for data pipelines to ensure reliability and performance. • Apply DevOps best practices using GitHub, Terraform, and CloudFormation for infrastructure automation and CI/CD. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role. • Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services (e.g., EMR, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Redshift). • Advanced proficiency in Python for scripting and automation. • Solid experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting. • Strong command of SQL and experience with relational databases. • Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaboration. • Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure-as-code. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Proven ability to contribute to high-level solution design and architecture discussions. • AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: • Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data science workflows. • Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices. Skills: • Experience with developing and implementing a comprehensive Information Security Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program to include defining standards and influencing DLP product and strategy roadmaps. • Experience with security control design and configuration in cloud environments. • Experience with assessing and identifying gaps in security controls, processes, systems and providing recommendations. • Experience developing technology and control roadmaps, including research, planning, and stakeholder engagement. • Experience identifying and selecting strategic options, and identifying resources to meet the defined objectives. • Experience identifying and determining levels of risk to an organization's networks and systems using cybersecurity techniques and tools such as penetration testing, application security, and intelligence. • Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data. • Experience in thought leadership, training, workforce assessment, and workforce development. Skilled in cloud technologies and cloud computing. • The group of skills related to Security including designing and evaluating security systems, identifying security threats, securing computers, assessing vulnerability, etc. • Skills related to Governance and Compliance including creating policies, evaluating compliance, conducting internal investigations, developing data governance, etc. • Skills related to Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict. • Skills related to Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: AWS, DevOps