Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location Charlotte, NC  ** On-Site and some remote

Duration 12 months

Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement-No C2C

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in AWS Cloud, big data engineering, and AI/ML integration. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, hands-on experience building large-scale data pipelines, and the ability to work with cloud-native technologies to deliver intelligent data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions.
• Develop, enhance, and support data lakes and data warehouses on Amazon S3.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation Templates (CFT).
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers to productionize AI/ML models within data workflows.
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance across platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline performance and reliability.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to cloud best practices and platform strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience with strong AWS focus.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience with:
• AWS Glue
• Apache Kafka
• Amazon S3
• AWS Lambda
• AWS Step Functions
• CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience integrating models into pipelines.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices in cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (Data Analytics, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, ECS, Airflow, EMR.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.