Calance

Cloud Data Engineer (AWS / PySpark / Serverless)

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This role is for a Senior Cloud Data Engineer (AWS/PySpark/Serverless) with a 12+ month contract, paying $70.00 - $74.00 per hour. Requires 5+ years of experience, strong Python/PySpark skills, and AWS expertise. Local candidates only; hybrid work in Torrance, CA.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
592
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
October 9, 2025
πŸ•’ - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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πŸ“„ - Contract
W2 Contractor
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πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Torrance, CA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#AWS Lambda #Data Security #JavaScript #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #Microservices #S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #SNS (Simple Notification Service) #Web Services #DynamoDB #GIT #DevOps #Data Engineering #BI (Business Intelligence) #Big Data #Spark (Apache Spark) #SQS (Simple Queue Service) #Java #NoSQL #Distributed Computing #API (Application Programming Interface) #React #VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) #PostgreSQL #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Terraform #Batch #Compliance #Data Access #Data Science #HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) #Python #PySpark #Cloud #Security #Agile #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #SQL Queries #EC2 #AWS Glue #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Code Reviews #Data Processing #Datasets #MongoDB #Databases #Version Control #Angular #Data Extraction #MySQL #RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service)
Role description
Select "APPLY" If you're interested in learning more about this position or email your resume directly to MCasey@calance.com ============================================= β€’ β€’ β€’ We will NOT work with C2C/3rd Party Agencies for any reason β€’ β€’ β€’ ============================================= β€’ β€’ We will NOT consider NON-LOCAL Candidates, even if your willing to relocate. You MUST BE LOCAL. β€’ β€’ JOB DETAILS: Position: Senior Cloud Data Engineer (AWS / PySpark / Serverless) JOB REF#: 43883 Duration: 12+ Months (On-Going Contract) Location: HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501 Pay Rate: $70.00 - $74.00 per hour (W2 Only) HYBRID: Must be able to work ONSITE 4 days a week (LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY) RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: β€’ Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue for large-scale data processing β€’ Build serverless applications and microservices using AWS Lambda for real-time and batch data processing β€’ Implement data transformation logic using PySpark for distributed computing on large datasets β€’ Develop and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading processes β€’ Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform β€’ Design event-driven architectures using AWS services, such as EventBridge, SQS, and SNS β€’ Develop RESTful APIs and web services using Node.js for data access and integration β€’ Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team β€’ Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements β€’ Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards β€’ Document technical designs, processes, and best practices β€’ Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, Java, and Python. Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices. Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.). β€’ Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices. Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance. β€’ Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing. Proficiency in Node.js, Java, and Python. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: β€’ β€’ MUST BE ABLE TO INTERVIEW ONSITE β€’ β€’ LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY β€’ β€’ W2 Hrly β€’ 5+ years relevant experience with 3+ years in Cloud environments β€’ Strong proficiency in Python with extensive experience in PySpark for big data processing β€’ Hands-on experience with AWS Glue for ETL pipeline development and management β€’ Proven expertise in AWS Lambda for serverless application development β€’ Solid understanding of Node.js for API development and backend services β€’ Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) β€’ Proficiency in AWS services including S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC β€’ Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices β€’ Understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform) β€’ Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies β€’ Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling β€’ Experience with data formats (JSON, Parquet, Avro, ORC) and data serialization β€’ Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements β€’ Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Angular). ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings: - EPO/PPO Medical Plans - HMO/PPO Dental programs - Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary) - 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA) - Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit - Flex Spending Plan - Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans