Cloud Data Engineer

Codeworks is an IT Services firm headquartered in SE Wisconsin, known for our strong commitment to quality and for our direct client relationships. Who We’re Looking For: Multiple Cloud Data Engineer Consultants for a 100% remote contract role. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; we are unable to provide sponsorship or work with third-party agencies About The Role We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Engineer with strong expertise in designing, building, and optimizing cloud-based data platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging modern cloud services to drive innovation. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable, secure cloud data storage solutions with high availability and performance. • Build and maintain robust data pipelines for ETL processes, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery. • Automate workflows and integrate third-party services using cloud-native tools. • Monitor performance of cloud data systems (e.g., AWS CloudWatch), troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement improvements. • Conduct data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data. • Develop APIs and optimize data retrieval methods for enterprise consumption. • Ensure compliance with data security, encryption, and governance standards. • Collaborate with architects, analysts, and engineers to support data modeling, reporting, and analytics. • Partner with IT and security teams to establish disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. • Maintain documentation, data flow diagrams, and metadata for lineage and cataloging. • Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud data engineering to drive innovation. Key Skills & Requirements • Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering. • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Kubernetes), Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure. • Data Storage: Data lakes, data warehouses, cloud storage services (e.g., S3). • Pipelines: ETL pipeline development & automation (e.g., GitHub Actions). • Programming: Python, Java, Scala. • Databases & Systems: SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, PostgreSQL. • Data Security & Governance: Strong understanding of compliance and best practices. • Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and analyze large datasets for patterns and trends. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and large-scale data systems. • Collaborative environment with architects, analysts, and engineers. • Growth-focused culture that encourages learning and adoption of emerging tools. How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Kristy.harmann@codeworks-inc.com. About Codeworks: Codeworks has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive. Codeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All full-time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additionally, employees can participate in Codeworks’ 401(k) retirement plan.