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Sr Software Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$137K - $181K/yr

Event or pub/sub driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis). Solid understanding of AWS (Lambda, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB, etc.). Deep understanding of core CS fundamentals, OOP principles, data ...

Validate real-time data pipelines from Amazon Connect through Kinesis to downstream systems including Bedrock, Salesforce, Verint, and QuickSight * Perform integration testing for near-real-time ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

Experience with AWS services including S3, Glue, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, Step Functions, and Kinesis. * Proficiency in Python or another scripting language. * Experience with workflow orchestration ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis * Data: DynamoDB, S3, Aurora Serverless, OpenSearch, Kinesis Firehose * Configuration: SSM Parameter Store * Observability: CloudWatch, X-Ray * IaC: CDK, SAM ...

AWS Architect/Developer

Reading, PA

$62.25 - $81.75/hr

Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) Pipeline S3 Kinesis Experience with Redshift (Dense Storage and Dense Compute) AWS ETL tools such as Matillion or others similar Data modeling and data flows ...

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How much do kinesis jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for kinesis in the United States is $54.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $70.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Kinesis vs Data Engineer?

AspectKinesisData Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic AWS certifications, experience with streaming dataComputer science degree, programming skills, cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud-based, real-time data processingData pipelines, cloud or on-premises infrastructure
Industry UsageData streaming, real-time analyticsData architecture, pipeline development

While Kinesis focuses on real-time data streaming and processing within AWS, Data Engineers design and build data pipelines, often utilizing tools like Kinesis. Kinesis is a specialized service, whereas Data Engineers have broader roles in data architecture and management.

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

To thrive as an AWS Kinesis Data Engineer, you need strong expertise in data streaming concepts, cloud infrastructure, and programming languages such as Python or Java, usually backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with AWS Kinesis services, related AWS tools (e.g., Lambda, S3), and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty are highly valuable. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing data pipelines. These skills ensure the reliable, real-time processing and analysis of large data streams critical to modern data-driven businesses.

What are Kinesis jobs?

Kinesis jobs typically refer to roles related to Amazon Kinesis, a suite of services on AWS used for real-time data streaming and processing. Professionals working with Kinesis are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines to collect, process, and analyze large streams of data in real time. These roles often require experience with AWS services, programming, and big data analytics. Kinesis jobs are essential in industries that rely on immediate data insights, such as finance, gaming, and IoT.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with AWS Kinesis, and how can I prepare for them?

Professionals working with AWS Kinesis often encounter challenges such as managing data ingestion at high scale, ensuring data durability, and optimizing stream processing performance. Effective monitoring, implementing robust error handling, and understanding best practices for partitioning data are crucial to success in this role. Preparing by gaining hands-on experience with Kinesis Streams, Firehose, and Analytics, as well as familiarizing yourself with AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, can help you navigate these challenges confidently.
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What states have the most Kinesis jobs? States with the most job openings for Kinesis jobs include:
Infographic showing various Kinesis job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,097 per year, or $54.9 per hour.

Enterprise Data Architect - AWS & Snowflake

Universal Consulting Partners Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Enterprise Data Architect - AWS & Snowflake

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Experience: 15+ years

Must-haves:SnowflakeAWS (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Kinesis)

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Airflowdbt

Python

Large-scale cloud data modernization

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