Remote AWS Data Engineer - Fully Remote - US Only

Description:

• Scalepex is a dynamic services firm that provides solutions for premium brands like Nike, Pepsi, Toyota, Virgin, and Walgreens.
• The company is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer with a strong background in building scalable data solutions and expertise in utilities-related datasets.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in data engineering and a deep understanding of distributed systems.
• Proficiency with AWS services and tools such as Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift is required.
• The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines to support analytics and decision-making in the utilities industry.
• Key responsibilities include developing scalable data pipelines, orchestrating workflows using AWS Step Functions, implementing ETL/ELT processes, leveraging distributed systems, building serverless applications, designing data models for analytics, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring data security and compliance.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering is required.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, S3, DynamoDB, and Redshift is essential.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using PySpark and Pandas for large-scale data processing, are necessary.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures is required.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes for integrating diverse datasets into centralized systems is needed.
• Familiarity with utilities-specific datasets, such as smart meters and energy grids, is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work on unstructured datasets are required.
• Knowledge of data governance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data is necessary.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams, including interfacing and communicating with business stakeholders.
• Professional oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to exercise mature judgment, are required.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• The ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work fully remote within the US.
• Employees will have the chance to take their portfolio to the next level by working with one of Scalepex's fastest-growing clients.
• The role provides an environment that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and growth within a dynamic services firm.
• Employees will be part of a team that connects prominent market leaders with top-tier professionals from around the world.