AWS Data Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based data pipelines using AWS services, Terraform, and Python. You will contribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD, and IaC while delivering robust ETL/ELT solutions.

The role requires hands-on AWS expertise with S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR and strong scripting in Python, plus experience with Terraform and data pipeline orchestration in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services.
• Proficient Python programming and scripting skills.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud architecture, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based data pipelines.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes.
• Implement IaC with Terraform.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Work with AWS services like S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud data architectures.

Skills

AWS

Python

Terraform

CI/CD

ETL/ELT

Git

Docker

Tools

S3/Glue/Redshift

EMR

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: AWS Data Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $86/hour

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in AWS, DevOps, Terraform, and Python to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based data engineering solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, EMR).
• Excellent Python programming and scripting skills.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud architecture, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Git, Docker, and cloud automation is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.