Cloud Engineer- Data Focused

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Location: Rochester, NY; hybrid candidates with 10% travel required.

The objective of the Role: Cloud Engineer will be a key technical resource responsible for implementing AWS data services, creating ETL/ELT pipelines, and supporting data solutions that help our customers unlock insights from their data. You will work closely with Cloud Architects and senior team members to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements.

Top candidates will have the following:

• Technical familiarity with AWS data services and modern data engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes and data transformation.
• Ability to write and optimize SQL queries across various database platforms.
• Knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and keep up with cloud innovations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to solution quality.
• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork capabilities.
• Experience or interest in automation and infrastructure as code.

Required Experience for the Role:

• Must have 1-3 years of experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
• Must have AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Must have experience with SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, etc.).
• Must have basic understanding of data engineering concepts and data lifecycle management.
• Must have familiarity with AWS data services such as S3, RDS, Glue, and Redshift.
• Must have understanding of data security and access control principles.
• Must have experience with version control systems (Git).
• Must have knowledge of infrastructure as code concepts.

Preferred Experience for the Role:

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Data Analytics Specialty certification.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, or other serverless technologies.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as QuickSight or Tableau.
• Knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Hive.

Responsibilities, including success measures and KPIs:

• Implementing data pipelines using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and EMR.
• Creating and maintaining data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
• Configuring and optimizing AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, Redshift, and DynamoDB.
• Implementing data lakes using S3 and related AWS services.
• Writing and testing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Documenting technical solutions and providing knowledge transfer to customers.
• Supporting the implementation of data governance and security controls.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with data pipelines and services.
• Participating in code reviews and implementing feedback.
• Assisting with proof-of-concept implementations for customer engagements.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology