Senior Data Engineer (AWS/Python) — Remote-Ready

GlobalLogic Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC to design and optimize data pipelines, APIs, and backend services. You will leverage PySpark, Python, Java, and AWS tools to deliver scalable data solutions for enterprise clients.

The role emphasizes API integration, AI-enabled workflows, and production-grade data processing with strong collaboration across data engineers, developers, and data scientists. Onsite in Charlotte with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, backend development, or software engineering with hands-on development experience.
• AWS data and cloud services experience including S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift.
• Proven production-grade API/backend development using Java with RESTful design and integration patterns.
• Strong Python skills with reusable modules and backend components.
• Hands-on PySpark and distributed data processing for scalable transformations.
• Proficient SQL with complex queries and optimization.
• Strong OOP, data structures, and maintainable architecture understanding.
• Exposure to MCP, LLMs, generative AI, or AI API integration.
• Experience with API testing, authentication, authorization, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise scalable data pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Develop and maintain production-grade APIs and backend services in Java and Python.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to support data-driven apps and enterprise integrations.
• Utilise AWS services (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift) for scalable data solutions.
• Work with MCP, LLMs, and generative AI to integrate AI-enabled workflows.
• Write reusable, maintainable code using OOP and design patterns.
• Create and optimize complex SQL for large-scale ETL/ELT processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues across APIs, data pipelines, and cloud apps; participate in code reviews and CI/CD.

Skills

PySpark

AWS

Java

Python

RESTful API design

CI/CD

Git

LLMs / MCP

Tools

S3

Glue

EMR

Redshift

API design principles

RESTful services

Job description

GlobalLogic is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC to design and optimize data pipelines, APIs, and backend services. You will leverage PySpark, Python, Java, and AWS tools to deliver scalable data solutions for enterprise clients.

The role emphasizes API integration, AI-enabled workflows, and production-grade data processing with strong collaboration across data engineers, developers, and data scientists. Onsite in Charlotte with competitive benefits.