**AWS Data Engineer** **Charlotte, NC** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Engineer **Industry:** Energy **Reference ID:** JN -022025-100971 **Date Posted:** 03/25/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/w32xgS + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** Are you a seasoned AWS Data Engineer with a passion for building robust data warehouse environments? We are looking for a talented individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing our data warehouse, specifically configured for downstream Customer BI/Reporting efforts. This is a remote position, but you will work EST hours on an initial 12-month contract _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Rate: $65 - $75 / hr. w2_ **Responsibilities:** + Contribute to the design, build, test, and deployment of data warehouse components using AWS Redshift. + Collaborate with Product Owners and Data Architects to align on delivery goals and ensure seamless integration with BI/Reporting tools. + Develop and refine data pipelines with a focus on real-time and batch data processing. + Design user-friendly data warehousing solutions that prioritize performance and ease of use. + Manage and resolve issues in production data warehouse environments on AWS. **Experience Requirements:** **Top Skills:** 1. **AWS Redshift** : Expertise in data warehousing, reporting, and analytics. 2. **Other Key AWS Services** : Proficiency with Lake Formation, Glue, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Terraform. 3. **Key Concepts** : Strong understanding of data processing and real-time processing. **Core Technical Skills:** + 5+ years of AWS experience with services like S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, Athena, and more. + Proficient in Python, Spark, PySpark, and Pandas. + Experience with Kafka/Messaging, preferably Confluent Kafka. + Strong understanding of database management and data modeling. + Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation). + Experience with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD), Bitbucket, and Concourse. + Deep knowledge of IAM roles, policies, and AWS monitoring services. **Additional Skills (Nice to Have):** + Experience with AWS technologies like Kinesis and OpenSearch. + Familiarity with Hadoop platforms and languages like Java, Scala, or Node.js. + Background in Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, and Microservice architecture. **Education Requirements:** + Bachelor's Degree in a related field or 7+ years of similar experience _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_