AWS Data Engineer

Ascendion

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
  • 3-7+ years of Data Engineering, ETL development, or large-scale data platforms experience.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS technologies: AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, Lake Formation, Managed Airflow.
  • Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, PySpark.
  • Experience in creating and supporting scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and query optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS data technologies.
  • Utilize programming skills to manage data transformations and processing.
  • Troubleshoot production pipeline issues and optimize data workflows.
  • Implement data validation and reconciliation methodologies.
  • Collaborate in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 10-15 days of paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
  • Access to Ascendion Learning Management System
Full Job Description
Title: Data Engineer - AWS

Location: Onsite in Seattle, WA

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
  • 3-7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, ETL development, or large-scale data platform environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS data technologies including: AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, Lake Formation, Managed Airflow (MWAA)
  • Strong programming skills in: SQL, Python, PySpark
  • Experience building and supporting scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud-based environments.
  • Experience working with structured and semi-structured datasets at scale.
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, partitioning strategies, and query optimization.
  • Familiarity with data validation, reconciliation, and migration testing methodologies.
  • Experience troubleshooting distributed data processing workloads and production pipeline issues.
  • Ability to work effectively in Agile delivery environments with cross-functional stakeholder teams.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


AWS Certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified Developer

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $90000 - $130000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance]. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Preferred Skills

AWS
  • Data engineer
  • python
  • pyspark
  • SQL


Job details

Job ID 333047

Role AWS Data Engineer

Location Seattle, Washington, US

Job type Direct Hire

Recruiter Tejash

Email [email protected]

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