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Sr. Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

AWS (EMR, S3, Glue) or GCP (Dataproc, BigQuery) * Programming: Scala/Python/Java * Data Modeling: SQL, NoSQL (HBase, Cassandra) * CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Terraform * Banking/financial services ...

Databrick Architect

Tarrytown, NY · On-site

$68.50 - $90/hr

... from AWS EMR, Apache NiFi, and legacy ETL frameworks to the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. · ... CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automation practices. · Collaborate with business ...

Requirement - QA Engineer (Data) Location- 100% Remote Contract W2 Rate- $30/hr on W2 we are looking for someone who has tested data pipelines and worked with platforms like Databricks, AWS EMR, or ...

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

AWS Data Warehousing & Analytics: Redshift or Snowflake or Big Query Data Integration & ETL: AWS Glue, Aws EMR, Spark, Data Bricks CI/CD: AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Docker ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Core Java, Spark, Scala, AWS (EMR) Nice to have: Python, S3 EC2, EKS, Hadoop, Impala, Hive, Airflow ... Expert Engineers starting to be firm-wide resources working on projects across business. Is multi ...

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How much do aws emr engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws emr engineer in the United States is $47.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $61.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AWS EMR engineer?

AWS EMR Engineers are professionals who specialize in designing, implementing, and managing big data solutions using Amazon Web Services Elastic MapReduce (EMR). They work with large-scale data processing frameworks like Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Hive on the AWS EMR platform to help organizations analyze and process vast amounts of data efficiently. These engineers are responsible for setting up EMR clusters, optimizing performance, ensuring data security, and integrating EMR with other AWS services. Their expertise helps companies leverage cloud-based data analytics for business insights and decision-making.

What are some common challenges AWS EMR engineers face when optimizing big data workflows?

AWS EMR Engineers often encounter challenges related to scaling clusters efficiently, managing costs, and ensuring job reliability. Balancing compute resources to avoid over-provisioning while meeting performance needs can be tricky, especially with varying data volumes and workloads. Additionally, troubleshooting Spark or Hadoop job failures and tuning configurations for optimal performance require a deep understanding of both cloud infrastructure and big data frameworks. Collaboration with data scientists and analysts is also key to align technical solutions with business requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AWS EMR engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AWS EMR Engineer, you need expertise in big data analytics, Hadoop ecosystem tools, and cloud computing, usually backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with AWS services like EMR, S3, IAM, as well as scripting languages such as Python or Scala, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics) are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively in cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex data workflows. These skills ensure efficient data processing, secure cloud operations, and successful project delivery within modern data-driven organizations.

What is the difference between Aws Emr Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectAws Emr EngineerData Engineer
CertificationsAWS certifications, especially AWS Certified Data Analytics or Solutions ArchitectGenerally includes certifications like Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer or Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, but AWS certifications are common
Work EnvironmentPrimarily cloud-based, focusing on AWS services like EMR, S3, and GlueCan be cloud, on-premises, or hybrid, working with various data storage and processing tools
ResponsibilitiesDesigning, deploying, and managing big data processing on AWS EMRBuilding and maintaining data pipelines, data warehouses, and ETL processes across platforms

While both roles involve big data processing, Aws Emr Engineers specialize in managing AWS EMR clusters and related services, whereas Data Engineers have a broader scope across multiple platforms and tools. The Aws Emr Engineer role is more cloud-specific, focusing on AWS infrastructure, while Data Engineers work across diverse environments to ensure data availability and quality.

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Senior Engineer, Technology II (Data Engineering & Architecture)

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


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Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Sr. Data Engineer & Solution Architect serves as the principal designer for Operations Data organization, with a focus on cloud-native data lakehouse architecture, advanced data engineering, and Supply Chain data domains. This role is responsible for conceiving, designing, and implementing scalable, high-performance data solutions leveraging modern AWS Database & Analytics services, Apache Iceberg open table format, AWS Redshift, and Medallion Architecture principles. The Sr. Data Engineer & Solution Architect will drive Data Product-centric thinking and data mesh principles for the organization, partnering closely with Supply Chain functional and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, governed, and actionable data and dashboards across from Supply Chain domains. This role requires a deep combination of hands-on technical expertise, solution architecture, and the ability to communicate complex data strategies to both technical teams and cross functional stakeholders. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, develop, implement and oversee legacy ETL and cloud-native data ingestion frameworks and end-to-end data pipelines leveraging AWS services including AWS Glue,  Amazon S3, AWS EMR, AWS Lambda, and other ingestion / ETL technologies like Informatica; assess information needs and data flows to engineer scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. 
  • Solution architect data need for the Operations Supply Chain analytical use cases using Apache Iceberg open table format, implementing Medallion Architecture to ensuring data quality, lineage, and accessibility. 
  • Build, optimize, and maintain AWS Redshift data warehouse solutions for Supply Chain analytical use cases, including the design of data products leveraging AWS Redshift aligned to enterprise analytics consumption patterns. 
  • Define, promote, and implement Data Product-centric architecture and data mesh principles from business domains; establish standards for data product design, ownership, discoverability, and interoperability to enable all analytical Dashboards and AI use cases. 
  • Partner with Supply Chain BTS (IT) functional and business stakeholders to understand and model critical data flows across from SAP and planning systems processes; translate complex ERP data structures into governed, analytics-ready data products within the lakehouse platform. 
  • Lead consultant technical data engineering team responsible for building the solutions; supervise team members as needed, remain accountable for team delivery and performance, and cultivate a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. 
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience in data architecture and data engineering; Master's Degree with 6 years' experience; or PhD with 2 years of experience.
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with modern AWS Database & Analytics services including AWS Glue, Amazon S3, AWS EMR and related ingestion and transformation technologies like Informatica. 
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg open table format or similar technologies for lakehouse architecture. 
  • Proficiency with AWS Redshift for enterprise data warehousing or similar Modern data warehousing platforms. 
  • Proven experience designing and implementing Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers) and Data Product frameworks; familiarity with data mesh principles including domain ownership, data product thinking. 
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain ERP systems, specifically SAP, and working knowledge of core Supply Chain data flows and data domains. 
  • Familiarity with Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) planning domain covering demand planning, supply planning etc. including understanding of the underlying data models and integration patterns with enterprise data platforms. 
  • Strong programming and query skills in ETL, SQL, Python, and Apache Spark/PySpark for large-scale data transformation, processing, and pipeline development. 
  • Solid knowledge of data governance frameworks, data cataloging using Alation or AWS Glue Data Catalog, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality practices; experience implementing enterprise-wide data governance policies and controls. 
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business requirements, evaluate technical options, and deliver efficient, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions; proven experience operating with a high degree of autonomy in enterprise or regulated IT environments, balancing technical depth, architecture leadership, and senior stakeholder engagement. 

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of reporting tools such as PowerBI etc. is a plus for the role. 
Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013