Cloud Data Engineer (AWS)

BC Forward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to join our Plano, TX team for an intermediate-level contract role. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with AWS data lake services, Snowflake, Python, and Terraform, and can design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and lakehouse solutions.

A single-round Zoom interview may be required, with a potential coding assessment. You will work on data pipelines, governance, and cost-control measures while collaborating with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of cloud data engineering experience.
• AWS data lake stack: Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Lake Formation.
• Snowflake, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD practices.
• Experience with AI tooling and workflows, including Copilot, Claude, and agentic patterns.
• Hands-on with data movement tools and APIs: AWS CLI, Python API, Spark, Python Boto3.
• Analytics and compute: Athena, S3 Select, EMR, Redshift, S3, EC2.
• Scripting and programming: Python required. Java or Scala is a plus.
• Scheduling tool knowledge. Control-M preferred.
• CI/CD and release tools: Bitbucket/Git, Jenkins, ServiceNow.
• Logging and tracing: AWS CloudWatch, Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and lake architectures on AWS using Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Lake Formation.
• Develop and optimize data ingestion and transformation using Python, Spark, and Boto3 with S3 as the storage layer.
• Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform and manage CI/CD pipelines for testing, release, and deployment.
• Enable analytics using Athena, EMR, Redshift, and S3 Select, and integrate with Snowflake where applicable.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize workflows using CloudWatch, Splunk, and best practices for reliability and cost control.
• Apply governance and catalog practices using Lake Formation, Snowflake Horizon, and Databricks Unity Catalog when applicable.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, deliver secure solutions, and support RTH-based performance objectives.

Skills

Cloud data engineering

AWS Glue

Python

Terraform CI/CD

Snowflake

Spark

Boto3

S3

Lambda

Redshift

EC2

Jenkins

Bitbucket/Git

ServiceNow

AWS CloudWatch

Splunk

Tools

AWS CLI

Python API

Databricks Unity Catalog

Snowflake Horizon Catalog

Terraform

Jenkins

ServiceNow

Bitbucket

Job description

Job Title: Clous Data Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: Contract - 7 months

Pay Range: $68/hr $74/hr (W2)

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to join our team at an intermediate level aligned to 601/602 experience expectations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AWS data lake services, Snowflake, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD and a proven ability to design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in a secure, cost-effective manner. Candidates must be prepared for a single-round Zoom interview and may complete a coding assessment with screen share.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and lake architectures on AWS using Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Lake Formation.
• Develop and optimize data ingestion and transformation using Python, Spark, and Boto3 with S3 as the storage layer.
• Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform and manage CI/CD pipelines for testing, release, and deployment.
• Enable analytics using Athena, EMR, Redshift, and S3 Select, and integrate with Snowflake where applicable.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize workflows using CloudWatch, Splunk, and best practices for reliability and cost control.
• Apply governance and catalog practices using Lake Formation, Snowflake Horizon, and Databricks Unity Catalog when applicable.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, deliver secure solutions, and support RTH-based performance objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of cloud data engineering experience.
• AWS data lake stack: Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Lake Formation.
• Snowflake, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD practices.
• Experience with AI tooling and workflows, including Copilot, Claude, and agentic patterns.
• Hands-on with data movement tools and APIs: AWS CLI, Python API, Spark, Python Boto3.
• Analytics and compute: Athena, S3 Select, EMR, Redshift, S3, EC2.
• Scripting and programming: Python required. Java or Scala is a plus.
• Scheduling tool knowledge. Control-M preferred.
• CI/CD and release tools: Bitbucket/Git, Jenkins, ServiceNow.
• Logging and tracing: AWS CloudWatch, Splunk.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Snowflake Horizon Catalog and Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Familiarity with Databricks and Salesforce integrations.

Why BCforward?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.