Cloud Data Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a hands-on Senior/Lead Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on shaping the strategy of enterprise AWS-based data platforms (Swift & FAB), delivering scalable, secure solutions for the organization.

The position requires 10+ years in software/cloud/platform engineering, strong Python/Java coding, and hands-on AWS experience. Hybrid work model with in-office days, and a live coding assessment as part of the interview.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Software, Cloud, or Platform Engineering.
• Strong hands-on coding in Python and/or Java; must pass live coding assessment.
• Hands-on AWS experience building enterprise-scale platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and support cloud-native software and platform services, including data platforms.
• Mentor engineers through code/design reviews and pairing.
• Translate business needs into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

AWS

Data pipelines

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

Security

Tools

Terraform Enterprise

Git

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Cloud Data Engineer with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay:

$81.00 - $91.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule:

Must be reliably available and responsive during core team hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET); as well as in office 3 days a week. Teammates, stakeholders, and leadership rely on real-time availability across a distributed team.

Description:

Seeking a hands-on Senior/Lead-level Software Engineer who can code, lead technical decisions, mentor engineers, and help shape the strategy of company's enterprise AWS-based data platforms (Swift & FAB) - delivering scalable, secure, and supportable solutions for the entire enterprise.

• The Torque Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer operating at or near a Lead Engineer level to help deliver, support, and strategically evolve the enterprise platforms that power company'sData Fabric strategy - including Swift and Fabric Access Bridge (FAB).
• This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership. The successful candidate will not only build and support platform capabilities, but will also help determine the most effective and efficient way to deliver them - thinking beyond individual tickets or teams to the enterprise-wide scale, security, governance, and sustainability of these platforms. A technical coding assessment is part of the interview process, and candidates must be able to code hands-on - this is non-negotiable.
• Location : Since this will be a hybrid position, candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Charlotte, NC area. At this time this is a location requirement, not a preference - candidates outside the Charlotte area should not be submitted.

Must-Have Requirements — Quick Screening Guide

Overall Experience:

• 10+ years in Software, Cloud, or Platform Engineering

Level:

• Senior Engineer trending toward Lead - must show leadership without formal management title

Coding:

• Strong, current hands-on coding in Python and/or Java; must pass live coding assessment

Cloud Platform:

• Hands-on AWS experience building enterprise-scale platforms (not just usage/consumption)

Data Platforms:

• Must show BOTH Data Lake AND Data Pipeline development experience

Infrastructure as Code:

• Terraform (Enterprise) - able to write, debug, and explain modules/providers

Containers/Orchestration:

• Kubernetes and Docker in production environments

Communication:

• Able to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders

Required Technical Skills:

AWS Services

• Category:Services
• Compute & Containers:Lambda, EKS, Docker
• Storage & Data:S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, Glue (Catalog, ETL, Crawler), Athena, Lake Formation
• Security & Access:IAM, Secrets Manager, API Gateway

Platform & Software Engineering

• Category:Skills
• Languages:Python, Java, SQL
• Infrastructure:Terraform Enterprise, Infrastructure as Code, Git
• Delivery:CI/CD pipelines, API design, microservices, event-driven architecture
• Data Tools:Apache Flink, Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg, Distributed data systems

Preferred

• Streaming & Messaging:Kafka, Kafka Schema Registry
• Additional AWS: Step Functions, SNS, SQS, Aurora, EMR, Redshift, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
• Tooling: Concourse, Vault/Secrets Management platforms
• Architecture:Cloud migration experience, Kubernetes-based microservices, observability/monitoring

Strategic & Leadership Expectations

• Help define the technical direction and roadmap for Swift, FAB, and related platform capabilities.
• Evaluate solution options for scalability, security, supportability, and enterprise-wide impact - not just the immediate ask.
• Identify the most effective and efficient way to deliver, favoring standardization, automation, and self-service over one-off fixes.
• Mentor and elevate other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and pairing.
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and consuming product teams to balance speed with long-term platform health.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Support

• Design, build, test, and support cloud-native software and platform services.
• Build APIs, automation services, and self-service tooling for platform consumers.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and improve observability.

Strategy & Architecture

• Translate ambiguous business needs into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.
• Recommend architecture and design approaches that hold up across many consuming teams.
• Contribute to reusable engineering patterns and platform standards.

Communication, Engagement & Availability

• The Torque Team is primarily NOT co-located, and the majority of collaboration happens through virtual meetings, chat, and written documentation. As a result, strong communication and engagement habits are considered a core job requirement - not a soft "nice to have." Suppliers should weigh these skills as heavily as technical ability when screening candidates.
• Must be an active, engaged participant in virtual meetings - camera on, prepared, and contributing rather than passively attending.
• Must proactively communicate status, blockers, and risks rather than waiting to be asked, since there is no hallway conversation to catch issues informally.
• Must be comfortable driving and participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and troubleshooting sessions over Teams/virtual channels.
• Must write clear, concise documentation and async updates that colleagues in different locations and time zones can follow without live explanation.
• Must build trust and rapport with distributed teammates and stakeholders through consistent, professional, and personable communication.

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