Data Engineer (Python + AWS)_Melvern, PA _Contract

Job Description – Data Engineer (Python + AWS) Data Engineer – Python & AWS Location : Melvern, PA (Local to PA only ) Employment Type : 06-12 Month Contract Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with strong experience in Python and AWS to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust ETL/ELT processes, optimizing data workflows, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. The candidate should have hands-on experience with AWS data services, Python-based data processing, and modern data engineering tools. Required Skills Technical Skills • Strong programming experience in Python for data processing. • Experience with AWS Cloud Services, such as: • AWS S3 • AWS Glue • AWS Lambda • AWS Redshift • AWS Athena • AWS EMR • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development. • Experience working with large-scale data processing frameworks (Spark/PySpark preferred). • Knowledge of SQL and database optimization. • Experience with data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling. • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow. • Experience with CI/CD and version control tools (Git). Preferred Skills • Experience with Databricks or Apache Spark. • Experience with data lake architecture. • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Experience with streaming technologies like Kafka or Kinesis. • Exposure to data governance and data catalog tools. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. • 3–8+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles. • Hands-on experience building cloud-based data platforms.