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System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

System One

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti ...

Nastech Global

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$119K - $143K/yr

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * Data engineering background and hands-on work experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT, using AWS services (Ex. S3, Glue, Step ...

Webtellect, LLC

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

AWS Cloud Data Engineer Webtellect is an established software consulting firm. We are equivalent to the finest "custom home builders" as it applies to software. We build software for those companies ...

Guidehouse

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$103K - $124K/yr

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines, and data processing solutions in the AWS cloud environment. * This role will work closely with ...

Guidehouse

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$103K - $124K/yr

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines, and data processing solutions in the AWS cloud environment. * This role will work closely with ...

AA2IT

Cloud Data Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$52 - $69.50/hr

Cloud Data Engineer Pay Rate: 50-78/HR on W2 Location: 1400 City View Drive, Columbus, OH 43215 ... Relevant AWS certification (AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Database, etc.

Diverse Lynx

Cloud Data Engineer ( AWS )

Erie, PA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Cloud Data Engineer ( AWS ) Location: Erie, PA ( Onsite ) Position : ( C2C Role ) Duration : ( 6+ Months) Pay Range : $50 - 60/Hr Skills: Amazon Web Service (AWS), Cloud Computing, ETL, * Design ...

Webtellect, LLC

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

Must have a background in data engineering - Data Warehouse Development experience would be perfect * Must have strong skills in SQL, Python, PySpark, and AWS * Experience in designing, developing ...

Webtellect, LLC

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Must have a background in data engineering - Data Warehouse Development experience would be perfect * Must have strong skills in SQL, Python, PySpark, and AWS * Experience in designing, developing ...

CCT

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Tulsa, OK · On-site +1

$104K - $125K/yr

Summary The AWS Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support the organization's data and analytics needs. This ...

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How much do aws cloud data engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws cloud data engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges AWS Cloud Data Engineers face when working with large-scale data pipelines?

AWS Cloud Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing data pipelines for both performance and cost, ensuring data quality and consistency across distributed systems, and managing security and compliance requirements. Collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and DevOps teams is essential to address these issues effectively. Staying current with AWS services and best practices is also crucial, as the cloud landscape evolves rapidly and new tools are frequently introduced.

What is an AWS Cloud Data Engineer?

An AWS Cloud Data Engineer is a technology professional who designs, builds, and manages data solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Their primary responsibilities include developing data pipelines, managing databases, and implementing data storage and processing solutions in the cloud. They work with services like Amazon S3, Redshift, Glue, and EMR to enable efficient data collection, transformation, and analysis for organizations. AWS Cloud Data Engineers ensure data reliability, scalability, and security while optimizing performance and cost. This role often requires strong knowledge of cloud architecture, data modeling, and programming languages such as Python or SQL.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AWS Cloud Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AWS Cloud Data Engineer, you need expertise in data engineering principles, cloud infrastructure, and proficiency with languages such as Python or SQL, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with AWS services like S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics) is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you design scalable solutions and work effectively with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure you can architect robust data pipelines and leverage cloud technologies to support business intelligence and analytics goals.
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AWS Cloud Data Engineer

AWS Cloud Data Engineer

System One

Mclean, VA • Remote

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Job Title: AWS Cloud Data Engineer Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti@systemone.com RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and processing solutions within AWS cloud environments.
  • Partner with AWS Cloud DBAs and cross-functional teams to migrate data from legacy applications to AWS while ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
  • Develop ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and load data into data lakes, data warehouses, and analytical platforms.
  • Implement AWS data services, including S3, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, Kinesis, EMR, Athena, Redshift, RDS, and Aurora.
  • Create and maintain data models, schemas, technical documentation, and data access patterns for transactional and analytical workloads.
  • Establish data quality checks, monitoring, alerting, governance controls, and compliance practices for data retention, privacy, and security requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Minimum of 6 years of data engineering experience, including at least 3 years in AWS cloud environments.
  • Strong experience with AWS data services, including S3, Glue, DMS, Athena, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, and Lambda.
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data processing and pipeline development.
  • Experience with SQL, relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or DocumentDB.
  • Understanding of data modeling concepts for transactional and analytical workloads.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK, and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills with a focus on data quality and system reliability.
NICE TO HAVE
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate certification.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or other relevant AWS certifications.
  • Experience with Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, or AWS-native orchestration tools.
  • Knowledge of data formats such as JSON, Avro, Parquet, and ORC, including compression techniques for efficient storage and processing.
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices.
  • Knowledge of container technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience tuning and optimizing distributed data processing systems.
  • Knowledge of networking, security, and IAM policies related to data engineering workflows.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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