Developer

Contract position with a major investment firm. Hybrid 3 days/week in Newark, NJ. Developer (AWS Focus) Role Overview Join our Platform Enablement team to design, build, and optimize cloud-based data feed solutions leveraging AWS services. This role focuses on enabling feature teams to generate operational feeds through a low-code/no-code approach, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with SLAs. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Key Responsibilities • Design & Development oDevelop, test, and deploy AWS-based components for data pipelines using Lambda, S3, EventBridge, ECS Fargate and related services. oImplement parameter-driven feed generation logic and integrate with multiple data domains (e.g., Contract, Customer). oBuild and maintain PostgreSQL-based CFGenDB schemas for transformed domain data. • Data Integration & Transformation oConfigure and manage data extraction from on-prem and cloud databases. oApply transformation rules via configuration files and ensure accurate feed creation for downstream systems. • Automation & Deployment oCreate and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) for automated deployments. oEnsure deployments adhere to security and compliance standards. • Monitoring & Troubleshooting oMonitor feed generation processes, Lambda executions, and ECS tasks. oDiagnose and resolve issues related to data validation, file tagging, and access permissions. • Collaboration & Documentation oPartner with feature teams, DBAs, and platform engineers to validate deployments and resolve defects. oDocument deployment steps, configuration standards, and operational runbooks. oCommunicate status updates and risks to stakeholders. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Required Skills & Experience • Strong proficiency in AWS services (Lambda, S3, EventBridge, ECS Fargate). • Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL for data modeling and transformation. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. • Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration and event-driven architectures. • Hands-on experience with Python or Java for AWS development. • Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate across teams. • Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Payrate: 50 - 60 per hour depending on experience.