AWS Data Engineer | Chicago, IL

Aivantainc; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Aivantainc is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer with 12+ years of IT expertise for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. You will design, build, and maintain scalable AWS platforms, leveraging Bedrock, EKS, Lambda, and core networking to deliver secure data solutions.

You will collaborate with software, security, and data science teams to implement cloud-native architectures, enforce governance, and ensure compliance in regulated industries such as financial services or insurance.

Qualificações

• 12+ years of professional experience building and managing cloud platforms and distributed systems on AWS.
• Hands‑on expertise with Amazon Bedrock, EKS/Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and core AWS networking.

Responsabilidades

• Design, architect, and build scalable, highly available cloud platforms and distributed data systems on AWS.
• Implement advanced generative AI and machine learning solutions using Bedrock and related AWS AI services.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized workloads using EKS and serverless functions via Lambda.
• Configure and administer core AWS networking components, VPCs, security groups, and hybrid connectivity.
• Develop robust Python applications for RESTful APIs, AI service integrations, and automation scripts.
• Ensure secure, resilient, and fault-tolerant system designs meeting enterprise standards.
• Maintain compliance and audit controls in regulated industries like financial services and insurance.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and security teams to streamline deployments.

Conhecimentos

AWS

Python

Kubernetes

Bedrock

EKS

Lambda

CI/CD

Security

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/SE

Ferramentas

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary:

Aivantainc is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished AWS Data Engineer with over 12 years of professional IT experience for an exciting hybrid opportunity in Chicago, IL. In this specialized cloud infrastructure and platform engineering role, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure cloud platforms on AWS, integrating advanced serverless services, generative AI tools, and Kubernetes orchestration. You will work closely with cross-functional software engineering, security, and data science teams to build robust cloud-native applications, secure networking pipelines, and high-performance automated workflows. Ideal candidates bring a strong engineering background, deep mastery of the AWS ecosystem, and proven experience operating within strictly regulated enterprise sectors such as financial services or banking.

Detailed Job Description:

As an AWS Data Engineer at Aivantainc, you will take full ownership of architecting, building, and maintaining cloud platforms and distributed systems in Chicago, IL. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass designing secure, highly available, and scalable AWS cloud architectures leveraging Amazon Bedrock, Amazon EKS, AWS Lambda, and core AWS networking primitives. You will write robust Python code for custom APIs, artificial intelligence service integrations, and infrastructure automation pipelines. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with technical stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into resilient technical solutions, enforce rigorous cloud security governance, and ensure seamless compliance with regulatory standards in financial and insurance domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and build scalable, highly available cloud platforms and distributed data systems on AWS.
• Implement advanced generative AI and machine learning solutions using Amazon Bedrock and related AWS AI services.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized workloads using Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) and serverless functions via AWS Lambda.
• Configure and administer core AWS networking components, VPC topologies, security groups, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Develop robust Python applications for custom RESTful APIs, AI service integrations, and operational automation scripts.
• Ensure secure, resilient, and fault-tolerant system designs meeting enterprise performance and availability standards.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with security frameworks and audit controls across regulated industries like banking and insurance.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and security squads to streamline cloud infrastructure deployment.
• Author comprehensive technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and infrastructure runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience building and managing cloud platforms and distributed systems on AWS.
• Hands‑on professional expertise with Amazon Bedrock, EKS / Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and core AWS networking.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python for developing APIs, AI service integrations, and automation tools.
• Proven ability to design secure, highly available, and horizontally scalable cloud‑native systems.
• Familiarity with regulated enterprise environments such as financial services, banking, or insurance.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and cloud security best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication abilities with hybrid availability in Chicago, IL.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Practical background in building data lakes and ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, S3, and Redshift.
• Contributions to open‑source cloud tools or active participation in AWS developer communities.
• Prior experience leading technical teams in fast‑paced consulting or enterprise technology sectors.

Compensation and Terms:

• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Deadline: Open until filled.
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred.
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time (Hybrid).

Recruitment Pro Tips:

When applying for senior AWS cloud platform roles, ensure your resume highlights specific multi-service architectures you have designed involving Amazon Bedrock and EKS, and detail your familiarity with regulated industry compliance.