

Calance
Data Engineer – AWS & Cloud Data Platforms
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This role is for a Data Engineer – AWS & Cloud Data Platforms, offering a 12+ month hybrid contract in Torrance, CA, with a pay rate of $65.00 - $70.25 per hour. Requires 7+ years of data engineering experience, AWS expertise, and strong SQL skills.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
560
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🗓️ - Date
April 11, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Torrance, CA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Engineering #AWS Lambda #SQL Queries #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Migration #Data Warehouse #AWS Glue #PySpark #Complex Queries #Data Quality #Migration #Database Migration #Amazon Redshift #BI (Business Intelligence) #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Replication #AWS DMS (AWS Database Migration Service) #Compliance #Spark (Apache Spark) #Computer Science #Scala #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #Data Pipeline #Data Processing #Airflow #Cloud #Redshift #Apache Airflow #Security #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Data Analysis #DMS (Data Migration Service)
Role description
Select "APPLY" If you're interested in learning more about this position.
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• We will NOT work with C2C/3rd Party Agencies for ANY reason
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JOB DETAILS:
Position: Data Engineer – AWS & Cloud Data Platforms
Job Ref #: 44416
Duration: 12+ Months (On-going Contract)
Location: HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501
Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.25 per hour (W2 ONLY)
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
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• NOT accepting any 3rd Party C2C candidates for any reason
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• NOT accepting candidates willing to relocate (LOCAL CANDIDATES Only)
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• NOT accepting candidates who live more than 45 miles from Torrance
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• HYBRID: Must be able to work ONSITE 4 days per week / HOURS: MON-FRI (40 Hours)
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue with PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Develop and maintain serverless integrations using AWS Lambda for event-driven processing and system integrations.
• Design and optimize Amazon Redshift data warehouse solutions, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and advanced SQL analytics.
• Lead implementation of vendor file transfer and ingestion solutions using AWS Transfer Family.
• Implement database migration and replication pipelines using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Design orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools.
• Analyze data quality, transformation logic, and performance using SQL queries and data analysis techniques.
• Guide Development team members on AWS best practices for data engineering, cost optimization, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance teams to ensure SOX and regulatory requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot production data pipelines and integration issues across AWS services.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
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• Must have EXCELLENT written and Oral Communication skills
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• Must be able to interview in-person
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• • 7+ years of experience building data platforms or data engineering solutions.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong experience with AWS Glue using PySpark for large-scale ETL processing.
• Hands-on experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Deep experience with Amazon Redshift, including performance tuning, SQL analytics, and stored procedures.
• Experience implementing workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
• Experience implementing secure vendor integrations using AWS Transfer Family.
• Experience designing data migration and replication pipelines using AWS DMS.
• Strong SQL skills and experience analyzing data using complex queries.
• Knowledge of security, encryption, IAM policies, and compliance considerations in AWS environments.
• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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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
Select "APPLY" If you're interested in learning more about this position.
=============================================
•
•
• We will NOT work with C2C/3rd Party Agencies for ANY reason
•
•
• =============================================
JOB DETAILS:
Position: Data Engineer – AWS & Cloud Data Platforms
Job Ref #: 44416
Duration: 12+ Months (On-going Contract)
Location: HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501
Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.25 per hour (W2 ONLY)
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
•
• NOT accepting any 3rd Party C2C candidates for any reason
•
•
•
• NOT accepting candidates willing to relocate (LOCAL CANDIDATES Only)
•
•
•
• NOT accepting candidates who live more than 45 miles from Torrance
•
• HYBRID: Must be able to work ONSITE 4 days per week / HOURS: MON-FRI (40 Hours)
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue with PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Develop and maintain serverless integrations using AWS Lambda for event-driven processing and system integrations.
• Design and optimize Amazon Redshift data warehouse solutions, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and advanced SQL analytics.
• Lead implementation of vendor file transfer and ingestion solutions using AWS Transfer Family.
• Implement database migration and replication pipelines using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Design orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools.
• Analyze data quality, transformation logic, and performance using SQL queries and data analysis techniques.
• Guide Development team members on AWS best practices for data engineering, cost optimization, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance teams to ensure SOX and regulatory requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot production data pipelines and integration issues across AWS services.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
•
• Must have EXCELLENT written and Oral Communication skills
•
•
•
• Must be able to interview in-person
•
• • 7+ years of experience building data platforms or data engineering solutions.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong experience with AWS Glue using PySpark for large-scale ETL processing.
• Hands-on experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Deep experience with Amazon Redshift, including performance tuning, SQL analytics, and stored procedures.
• Experience implementing workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
• Experience implementing secure vendor integrations using AWS Transfer Family.
• Experience designing data migration and replication pipelines using AWS DMS.
• Strong SQL skills and experience analyzing data using complex queries.
• Knowledge of security, encryption, IAM policies, and compliance considerations in AWS environments.
• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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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





