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Grinteq

AWS Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Position We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join the team that develop a data-centric platform that empowers multiple data sources about consumers behaviors across the global for ...

LVT Labs Consulting

AWS Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

AWS Data service experience (S3, GLUE, Lambda, Redshift, KMS etc.), Strong SQL knowledge and Aws CDK knowledge. 8+ years of experience in Data Engineer with AWS services like Simple Storage Service ...

Smart IT Frame

AWS Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Role : AWS Data Engineer: Location:- Alanta, GA * Qualifications (Data Engineer/Python Developer) * 10+ years hands-on Python development experience for big data application. * Extensive working ...

Syntricate Technologies

AWS Data Engineer Lead

Alameda, CA · On-site

$132K - $159K/yr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior AWS Data Engineer Lead to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable ...

Lares IT Solutions Inc

AWS Data Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Required Skills & Experience * 7-12 years of total IT experience, including strong hands-on experience as an AWS Data Engineer. * Expert-level proficiency with AWS services: * ECS, ECR * S3, Glue ...

United Airlines

AWS Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures on the AWS cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have strong ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

AWS Data Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$53 - $58/hr

Build reliable and robust Data ingestion pipelines (within AWS, on-prem to AWS, etc.). * Ensure the best possible performance and quality of high scale data engineering project. * Participate in the ...

United Airlines

AWS Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

We are seeking a skilled AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures on the AWS cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data ...

Capgemini

AWS Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

We are seeking a skilled AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures on the AWS cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$99K - $134K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

Select Minds LLC

AWS Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

AWS Data Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 3 days per week in-office) Interview Process: In-Person Interview Profiles Required: 8-12 Years of Experience Locals & Non-Locals Can Apply Core ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

LVTLABS

AWS Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$112K - $134K/yr

AWS Data service experience (S3, GLUE, Lambda, Redshift, KMS etc.), Strong SQL knowledge and Aws CDK knowledge. \n \n \n \n 8+ years of experience in Data Engineer with AWS services like Simple ...

System One

Senior AWS Data Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Senior AWS Data Engineer Full-time Hybrid - Lafayette, LA | Knoxville, TN | Birmingham, AL | Columbia, SC Position Overview Seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain ...

ClifyX

AWS Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

ClifyX is a company seeking an AWS Data Engineer with hands-on development experience in various AWS technologies. The role involves working with tools such as Redshift, Python, Spark, and Kinesis in ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract aws data engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract AWS data engineer?

Contract AWS Data Engineers are professionals hired on a temporary basis to design, develop, and manage data solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies. They are responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines, processing large datasets, and ensuring data is secure and accessible. These engineers typically work with services like AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, and Lambda to enable efficient data workflows and analytics. Their contract roles allow organizations to scale their data engineering capabilities for specific projects or periods without long-term commitments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a contract AWS data engineer?

To thrive as a Contract AWS Data Engineer, you need strong expertise in data engineering concepts, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a solid understanding of AWS cloud services like Redshift, S3, and Glue, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow), ETL frameworks, and certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and adaptability help you collaborate effectively with teams and respond to changing project requirements. These skills and qualities ensure efficient data solutions, robust cloud infrastructure, and successful project delivery in dynamic environments.

What are common challenges faced by contract AWS data engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Contract AWS Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as quickly onboarding to new environments, understanding existing data architectures, and ensuring secure data handling within AWS services. Since contract roles require rapid integration, it's important to proactively communicate with team members and utilize available documentation to get up to speed. Additionally, keeping up-to-date with AWS best practices and automation tools can help streamline tasks and ensure compliance with security standards.
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AWS Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Grinteq
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$126K - $151K/yr

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Job description

Position
We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join the team that develop a data-centric platform that empowers multiple data sources about consumers behaviors across the global for actionable insights discovery.
Responsibilities and duties
  • Design, implement, and support a platform providing secured access to large datasets.
  • Develop and maintain end to end scalable data infrastructure and data pipelines.
  • Design and implement routines to extract, transform, and load data from a wide variety of data sources using Python, SQL, scripting, and AWS big data technologies.
  • Design and implement complex ETL pipelines and other BI solutions.
  • Work closely with product owners, developers, and data strategists to explore new data sources and deliver the data.

Qualifications and skills
  • At least 3- 5 years of hands-on experience in developing data ingestion, data processing and analytical pipelines for big data, relational databases, NoSQL, and data warehouse solutions on AWS Cloud Platform.
  • AWS data services experience in particular AWS Glue, Lambda, RDS PostgreSQL, S3, Redshift, Athena, and other data infrastructure automation services.
  • Experience with scripting in a serverless architecture using Python.
  • Experience with Data modeling, querying, and optimization for relational, NoSQL, data warehouses and data lakes.
  • Experience working with data lake and federated data architectures.

Nice to Have:
  • Knowledge of AWS step functions or similar orchestration tool.
  • Experience with Visual Studio Code, Docker and Git.

What we offer
  • A decent salary level, which allows you to think about our mutual success and not about tomorrow.
  • Flexible working hours. You create your own schedule.
  • Possibility to work remotely. You prefer home office or traveling around? Easy, that's exactly how we operate.

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