AWS Data Engineer - Contractor

About the Project

We are seeking an experienced AWS Contractor to join a high-priority, time-sensitive project focused on AWS infrastructure optimization, ETL automation, and security/compliance enhancements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in AWS services, data pipeline automation, and compliance best practices, enabling them to deliver impactful results in a regulated cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize AWS-based ETL/data pipelines using services such as AWS Glue, Step Functions, S3, and RDS.

• Review and enhance AWS infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

• Implement security and compliance measures in line with HIPAA, SOC II, or other relevant regulatory standards.

• Collaborate closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to align deliverables with project goals.

• Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using CloudFormation or Terraform.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with AWS services, including but not limited to: AWS Glue, Step Functions, S3 ,RDS ,IAM, Secrets Manager.

• Strong background in building, automating, and optimizing ETL/data pipelines in AWS.

• Familiarity with compliance requirements in regulated data environments (HIPAA, SOC II, etc.).

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and business functions.

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) is highly desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 - 4 Months

• Engagement Type: Contract - Part-time

• Location: Remote

• Start Date: ASAP