Lead AWS Data Engineer - REMOTE

We currently have a career opportunity for an Lead AWS Data Engineer. While our headquarters location is St. Louis, MO, this position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States and will be working ET zones. 

 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead AWS Data Engineer who thrives in building efficient and scalable data pipelines on AWS. With your technical expertise in AWS ETL services and the ability to lead and mentor others, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing large-scale data pipelines, ensuring data quality, security, and performance.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

 

• Design, develop, and implement secure and scalable data pipelines on AWS utilizing services like Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Kinesis.
• Lead a team of ETL engineers in designing and implementing data integration solutions.
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, ensuring transparency and knowledge transfer.
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring to ensure data integrity throughout the ETL process.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to identify data needs and define ETL requirements.
• Secure data access using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies.
• Automate data pipeline deployment and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tTerraform.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in AWS data services and ETL best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data pipeline issues.

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data pipelines on AWS.
• Proven experience with AWS ETL services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Kinesis.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling principles.
• Experience with SQL and scripting languages like Python or Bash for data manipulation and automation.
• Experience with data quality tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

 

Additional skills:

• Experience with cloud-native databases like Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Aurora.
• Experience with data warehousing platforms like Redshift or Snowflake.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD methodologies for data pipelines.

 

Preferred education and certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
   

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

 

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special. 

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-KO1 #LI-REMOTE #LI-AWS #LI-Data

 

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.