Lead AWS Engineer

IT Engagements; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Engagements, a global staff augmentation firm, has an immediate opening for a Lead AWS Engineer in Raleigh, NC (Hybrid).

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of experience, AWS Certification, and hands-on expertise in data lakes, cloud modernization, Python scripting, and DevOps practices. Visa focus: H1B, GC candidates supported.

Thank you for considering this opportunity with IT Engagements.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have AWS Certification.
• Experience in building enterprise data lakes on AWS.
• Proven modernization of legacy applications to cloud environments.
• Strong Python scripting and OO language exposure.
• Experience with DevOps, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements for modernization.
• Lead design, development, and delivery of AWS-based data lake solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting throughout projects.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

Skills

AWS Data Lake

Legacy modernization

AWS services

Data ingestion

Data processing

Data transformation

AWS ML

Python scripting

Object oriented languages

Relational databases

DevOps / DevSecOps / IaC

CI/CD pipelines

ETL tools

PowerBI / AWS QuickSight

Agile / Scrum

Tools

PowerBI

AWS QuickSight

ETL tools

Job description

Greetings from IT Engagements!

IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead AWS Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Interview: Video

Experience: 12+ years (Not less than 12 years)

Visa: Focus on getting H1B, H4EAD, USC, GC, GCCEAD

*Candidate must have AWS Certification to be considered for this role *

Skill Sets and experience includes:

• Extensive experience in developing/ building AWS Data Lake formation, contributing extensively to design, development and writing code.


• Experience in modernizing legacy applications, which should include refactoring/migrating in-house legacy applications to the cloud environment.


• Proficient in utilizing AWS services and related components towards building enterprise level Data Lakes.


• Must have experience in Data Ingestion & Storage, Data Processing & Transformation and working with AWS Machine Language using appropriate AWS services.


• Experience in customizing AWS ETL logic using Python code.


• Knowledgeable and experience in security and data governance covering areas such as fine-grained permissions, managing user and service permissions, data encryption, auditing, and compliance.


• Experience in software development with hands‑on skills in Python scripting, and any prior experience in Object oriented languages is a plus.


• Experience working with any transactional or RDMS databases


• Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, Iac, automation, building CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging


• Knowledge / experience using any ETL tools, experience with data analytics using PowerBI or AWS QuickSight etc. is plus.


• Must have experience/familiar with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.
  Job responsibilities include:


• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies


• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery


• Acting as a trusted advisor to the technical team on industry trends and emerging technologies


• Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available.


• Identifies architectural risks and plans to mitigate risks


• Ensures adherence to standards and best practices

Thank You

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