Data Engineer (AWS & Python)

Job Title: Data Engineer (AWS & Python)
Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite / Hybrid – Must be available for In-Person Interview)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Rate: $50/HR on W2
Visa: Open to All Work Authorization Types
Interview Process: In-Person Interview Required

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and Python development to join a long-term project in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data integration solutions, and cloud-based data platforms. This role requires hands-on experience with modern data engineering practices, cloud technologies, and large-scale data processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and AWS services.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
• Develop and manage data workflows using AWS cloud technologies.
• Create and maintain data lakes and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and application teams to understand data requirements.
• Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Optimize database performance, query execution, and cloud resource utilization.
• Develop automation scripts and reusable components for data processing and deployment.
• Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing support for data platforms.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  • AWS S3
  • AWS Glue
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS Redshift
  • AWS EMR
  • AWS Athena
  • AWS RDS
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • IAM
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed processing frameworks.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architectures.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apache Spark and PySpark.
• Knowledge of Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• AWS Certifications (Preferred).
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or modern cloud analytics platforms.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Additional Information

• Location: Des Moines, IA
• Duration: 12+ Months Contract
• Rate: $50/HR on W2
• Interview: In-Person Interview Required
• Work Authorization: Any Visa / Work Authorization Accepted
• Start Date: Immediate

Candidate must currently be able to attend an in-person interview in Des Moines, IA and work onsite as required by the client.