Data Engineer

Role

: Data Engineer – ODS Platform

Location

: [Onsite / Hybrid / Remote]

Type

: [Full-Time / Contract]

Industry

: Aviation, Retail, Finance, Healthcare

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced

Data Engineer

with strong

data modeling expertise

,

AWS Data Engineering certification

, and hands-on experience across key

AWS services

used in building scalable

Operational Data Store (ODS)

platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of backend engineering skills in

Python or Java

, a solid understanding of

data pipelines and Lakehouse architectures

, and a track record of delivering high-performance, SOX-compliant data systems in the cloud.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

data ingestion pipelines

,

ETL/ELT workflows

, and

data transformation logic

for ODS layers (Raw → Curated → Published).Build scalable data models and schemas to support

operational and analytical workloads

with historical retention.Leverage

AWS-native services

for data processing, storage, cataloging, and orchestration

S3, Glue, Athena, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Lambda, Lake Formation

Ensure compliance with

SOX

,

data governance

, and

access control standards

.Write reusable, well-tested code in

Python

and/or

Java

for custom data transformations and orchestration components.Implement

partitioning, compaction, and optimization

techniques for performance and cost efficiency.Monitor and troubleshoot data jobs using tools such as

CloudWatch

,

Glue job metrics

, and custom alerts.Work closely with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver quality datasets.Document technical designs, data flow diagrams, and data dictionaries.

Required Qualifications

5+ years

of experience in

data engineering

with a strong focus on

data modeling

and

cloud-based architecture

.AWS Certified

Data Analytics – Specialty

or

Big Data – Specialty

(or actively pursuing).Solid hands-on experience with

AWS Glue

,

S3

,

Athena

,

Aurora

,

Step Functions

,

Lambda

,

API Gateway

,

Lake Formation

Strong experience building and optimizing

data models (3NF, star/snowflake, time-series)

for ODS or EDW platforms.Advanced proficiency in

Python

and/or

Java

, including experience building reusable frameworks or libraries.Experience with data cataloging, schema evolution, and metadata management.Familiarity with

CI/CD

,

Git

, and

IaC

tools like

Terraform

or

CloudFormation

.Deep understanding of

batch vs. streaming

patterns, event-driven processing, and system decoupling.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

Snowflake

,

Redshift Spectrum

, or

Databricks

is a plus.Knowledge of

Kafka

,

Kinesis

, or other streaming platforms.Exposure to

data quality

,

lineage

, and

governance frameworks

.Prior experience implementing

SOX-compliant

data architectures.Familiarity with

Airflow

,

dbt

, or similar orchestration/transformation tools.