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INSPYR Solutions

Lead AWS Data Engineer

INSPYR Solutions, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Title:

Lead AWS Data Engineer Location:

100% remote Duration:

6 months with extension based on performance Work Requirements:

US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Skillset / Experience:

We are seeking

two Senior Data Engineers

to join the

POP Platform build-out initiative

for Q4 2025. These engineers will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-based data pipelines and integrations that support large-scale analytics and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidates will have strong AWS expertise, hands-on experience with Snowflake, and a proven background in Python/Spark-based data engineering within a global, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain

scalable ETL/ELT pipelines

using

Python, PySpark, and AWS services

(Glue, Lambda, S3, EMR, Step Functions). Develop and optimize

data models

and

warehouse schemas

in

Snowflake , ensuring high performance and reliability. Implement

data ingestion frameworks

integrating structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from multiple sources (APIs, files, databases). Build and maintain

REST APIs

for data access and integration, including secure authentication and performance optimization. Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders in a

global, agile team environment

to deliver high-quality data solutions. Ensure compliance with

AWS security best practices , including IAM roles, encryption, and data governance policies. Set up and manage

CI/CD pipelines , orchestration, and workflow automation using

Airflow, Glue, or similar tools . Implement robust

monitoring, logging, and alerting

to ensure reliability and observability across data pipelines.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years

of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in

cloud-native data platforms . Deep expertise in

AWS

(networking, compute, storage, IAM, CloudWatch, security, cost optimization). Strong proficiency in

Snowflake

- data modeling, performance tuning, and external integrations. Advanced skills in

Python

and

Spark

for large-scale data transformation and processing. Proven experience with

API development

(REST, authentication, scaling, and automation). Hands-on experience with

CI/CD pipelines

and orchestration tools ( AWS Glue, Airflow, Step Functions, or similar ). Strong understanding of

monitoring and logging frameworks

for data pipelines and applications. Experience working in a

global, agile, cross-functional environment , collaborating with distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) . Familiarity with

modern data governance frameworks

and

data cataloging tools . Exposure to

real-time data streaming

(Kinesis, Kafka) is a plus. Experience integrating

AI/ML or analytics platforms

on Snowflake or AWS.

Why Join

Be part of a

high-impact, global data platform initiative (POP Platform) . Opportunity to work with

cutting-edge cloud and data technologies

in a collaborative environment. Contract extensions possible based on performance and project needs.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits Competitive pay 401(k) retirement plan ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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