AWS Data Services Engineer | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States AWS Data Services Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA (C2C) [About the Role] Join a high-impact team as an AWS Data Services Engineer with a focus on financial reporting and analytics. You will leverage your expertise in AWS, database design, ETL, and AI-driven data solutions to create, optimize, and maintain robust data pipelines supporting critical business intelligence initiatives. This dynamic contract-to-hire opportunity offers exposure to leading-edge AI tools and the chance to drive innovation within the insurance and financial services sector.
[Responsibilities] - Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS services such as Amazon Athena, Redshift, Glue, and S3 - Develop and optimize relational data models for financial reporting and analytics use cases - Write, tune, and troubleshoot advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views - Implement ETL processes to ingest, transform, and validate financial data from diverse sources - Deliver reliable, automated data pipelines with robust monitoring and error handling - Build datasets, dashboards, and semantic models in Power BI for business and finance stakeholders - Apply AI tools and large language models to enhance data workflows and analytics capabilities - Uphold data quality, security, and governance standards in all solutions - Collaborate with finance, reporting, and technology teams to translate business needs into technical solutions [Required Skills and Experience] - 3-4 years in a technical data engineering or financial reporting role - Hands-on expertise with AWS Data Services (Athena, Redshift, Glue, S3) - Strong proficiency in database design and T-SQL - Demonstrated ETL and data integration experience - Familiarity with Power BI for financial and business reporting - Solid understanding of data pipeline architecture and best practices - Analytical problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail - Effective communicator with the ability to simplify technical concepts [Preferred Skills] - 1-2 years experience applying AI tools in data engineering or analytics workflows - Experience grounding large language models to structured enterprise data - In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, insurance, or financial services - Familiarity with Oracle ERP/EPM modules and financial data hierarchies - Smart View experience for financial analysis and reporting [Benefits] - Opportunity to grow your AI skills in a forward-thinking, AI-first environment - Work on impactful, production-ready projects with industry-leading technology - Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, supportive culture - Flexible contract-to-hire arrangement [How to Apply] Ready to drive innovation in financial data engineering? Submit your resume via this job board today to be considered for immediate interviews. ---