Sr. Data Engineer

Qode•South Carolina, SC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid–Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in AWS-based data engineering, real-time streaming technologies, and enterprise-grade data quality frameworks. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize scalable batch and streaming data pipelines, implement robust data validation and monitoring processes, and support mission-critical analytics platforms.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark
Proven expertise in AWS Glue, Lambda, and other cloud-native data services
Solid experience with the Kafka ecosystem (topics, partitions, consumer groups, streaming patterns)
Demonstrated experience building and supporting data quality frameworks (validation rules, reconciliation checks, profiling, anomaly detection)
Strong understanding of distributed data processing and scalable architecture patterns

Nice To Haves

Experience with Apache Flink for real-time stream processing and stateful computations
Knowledge of KSQL or other streaming SQL engines
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and DevOps practices
Familiarity with data lake/lakehouse architectures and table formats such as Iceberg, Delta, or Hudi
Experience working in enterprise or financial data environments

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, and Python
Build event-driven workflows using AWS Lambda
Design and manage real-time streaming solutions using Kafka, KSQL, and Apache Flink
Implement and enforce comprehensive data quality frameworks, including validation, profiling, monitoring, and reconciliation
Optimize data processing performance, scalability, reliability, and cost in cloud environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, production-grade data platforms and ensure data integrity across the pipeline

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