Scalepex

Scalepex

AWS Data Engineer - Fully Remote - US Only

Plano, Texas

No sponsorshipDetected 4 days ago
PythonDistributed SystemsDynamoDBRedshiftAWSPandasAirflowData EngineeringAI OrchestrationForecastingCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer with a strong background in building scalable data solutions and expertise in utilities-related datasets.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in data engineering, a deep understanding of distributed systems, and proficiency with AWS services and tools like Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Build Data Pipelines: Develop scalable, reliable data pipelines using AWS services (e.g., Glue, S3, Redshift) to process and transform large datasets from utility systems like smart meters or energy grids.
  • Data Integration and Transformation: Implement ETL/ELT processes using PySpark, Python, and Pandas to clean, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources into unified datasets.
  • Serverless Application Development: Use AWS Lambda functions to build serverless solutions for automating data processing tasks.
  • Data Modeling for Analytics: Design data models tailored for utilities use cases (e.g., energy consumption forecasting) to enable advanced analytics
  • Optimize Data Pipelines: Continuously monitor and improve the performance of data pipelines to reduce latency, enhance throughput, and ensure high availability.
  • Ensure Data Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive utility data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Develop scalable, reliable data pipelines using AWS services (e.g., Glue, S3, Redshift) to process and transform large datasets from utility systems like smart meters or energy grids.
  • Implement ETL/ELT processes using PySpark, Python, and Pandas to clean, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources into unified datasets.
  • Use AWS Lambda functions to build serverless solutions for automating data processing tasks.
  • Design data models tailored for utilities use cases (e.g., energy consumption forecasting) to enable advanced analytics

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering
  • Proficiency in AWS services such as Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, S3, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
  • Strong programming skills in Python with experience using PySpark and Pandas for large-scale data processing.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures.
  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes for integrating diverse datasets into centralized systems.
  • Familiarity with utilities-specific datasets (e.g., smart meters, energy grids) is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work on unstructured datasets.
  • Knowledge of data governance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data.
  • Strong experience in AWS data engineering
  • Ability to work independently

Nice to have

  • Use AWS Step Functions to orchestrate workflows across data pipelines
  • experience with Airflow is acceptable but Step Functions is preferred.
  • Workflow Orchestration: Use AWS Step Functions to orchestrate workflows across data pipelines

Company info

  • ❋ Why Scalepex?
  • Scalepex is a dynamic services firm specializing in providing solutions for premium brands like Nike, Pepsi, Toyota, Virgin and Walgreens.
  • Our mission is to connect prominent market leaders with top-tier professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and growth.
  • ❋ Take your portfolio to the next level by working with one of our fastest growing clients.
  • Join the Innovation Frontier at Scalepex!

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