Cloud Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Cloud Engineer (AWS/Data Engineering): Building and modernizing on-premises legacy data pipelines and microservices into a cloud-native AWS ecosystem with an accent on ETL/ELT execution, containerization, and data architecture. Focus on migrating workloads to AWS Glue and Snowflake, implementing Apache Iceberg for high-performance analytics, and automating infrastructure via Terraform.

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Company

hirify.global is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm.

What you will do

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, and Snowflake to transition legacy on-premises workloads to the cloud.
• Migrate on-premises microservices to AWS by containerizing workloads with Docker and deploying them to Amazon ECS.
• Implement and manage open table formats, specifically Apache Iceberg, to ensure high-performance analytics and schema evolution.
• Develop and schedule complex data workflows using Apache Airflow (MWAA) or AWS Step Functions.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform or AWS CDK adhering to Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Build the data foundations required for predictive modeling and generative AI applications.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering with a focus on cloud-based data solutions.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL.
• Experience with modern data platforms like Snowflake and cloud-native AWS services.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Kafka, and orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, Dagster, or dbt.
• Understanding of open-source table formats, specifically Apache Iceberg.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Access to training and development opportunities and firmwide networks.
• Comprehensive benefits, wellness, and personal finance offerings.
• Mindfulness programs and a supportive global work environment.