Data Engineer III (AWS)

TL;DR

Data Engineer III (AWS): Building and supporting cloud-based data pipelines, analytics solutions, and API-driven services with an accent on ETL/ELT workflows and backend API development. Focus on designing AWS-based data architectures, optimizing data for analytics, and automating infrastructure via Terraform.

Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, NC or Remote within the US (must work EST)

Salary: $80-90/hr W2

Company

hirify.global is a professional staffing and workforce solutions provider.

What you will do

• Design, build, and support AWS-based data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Glue and Lambda.
• Transform and optimize data models for analytics and reporting across S3, Redshift, Athena, and RDS.
• Develop backend services and REST APIs utilizing AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Manage AWS infrastructure and deployments using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with technical and business partners to translate requirements into scalable cloud solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, RDS).
• Proficiency in Python and advanced SQL and data modeling skills.
• Experience building backend APIs with AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Must be eligible for W2 employment (No C2C).
• Must be able to work in the EST time zone.

Nice to have

• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• AWS certifications (Data Analytics, Solutions Architect, or Developer).
• Experience with Power BI or AWS QuickSight.
• Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environments.