Senior AWS Data Engineer

Select Minds LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A leading data engineering company is looking for a Senior AWS Data Engineer in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in data engineering, focusing on ETL processes and cloud migration, with strong skills in AWS, Python, and SQL. This hybrid role requires hands-on experience designing complex data pipelines and will work collaboratively across teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Data Engineering with ETL focus.
• 5+ years of coding experience in Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like Glue, EMR, and S3.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable ETL pipelines across AWS.
• Implement process improvements and optimize data delivery.
• Conduct ETL testing and participate in code reviews.

Skills

ETL

AWS

Python

SQL

Cloud migration

Data pipelines

Apache Airflow

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS EMR

Terraform

AWS Lambda

GitLab

Job description

Benefits:

Hybrid

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job Title: Senior AWS Data Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Experience: 8–12 years Interview Process: In-Person Profiles: Locals & Non-Locals Can Apply

Overview We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Engineer with strong expertise in ETL, cloud migration, and large-scale data engineering. The ideal candidate is hands-on with AWS, Python/PySpark, and SQL, and can design, optimize, and manage complex data pipelines. This role requires collaboration across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions that drive business intelligence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines across AWS and SQL-based technologies. - Assemble large, complex datasets that meet business and technical requirements. - Implement process improvements by re-architecting infrastructure, optimizing data delivery, and automating workflows. - Ensure data quality and integrity across multiple sources and targets. - Orchestrate workflows with Apache Airflow (MWAA) and support large-scale cloud migration projects. - Conduct ETL testing, apply test-driven development (TDD), and participate in code reviews. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipelines for performance, reliability, and security. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, reviews, stand-ups).

Requirements - 8–12 years of experience in Data Engineering, with deep focus on ETL, cloud pipelines, and Python development. - 5+ years of hands-on coding with Python (primary), PySpark, and SQL. - Proven experience with AWS services: Glue, EMR (Spark), S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, MWAA (Airflow), IAM. - Experience with AuroraDB,DynamoDB Redshift, and AWS Data Lakes. - Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design, and advanced ETL processes (including Alteryx). - Proficiency with structured and semi-structured file types (Delimited Text, Fixed Width, XML, JSON, Parquet). - Experience with ServiceBus or equivalent AWS streaming/messaging tools (SNS, SQS, Kinesis, Kafka). - CI/CD expertise with GitLab or similar, plus hands-on Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Python, Jinja, YAML). - Familiarity with unit testing, code quality tools, containerization, and security best practices. - Solid Agile development background, with experience in Agile ceremonies and practices.

Flexible work from home options available.