Remote AWS Data Engineer

Description

Remote AWS Data Engineer

Shape Data-Driven Transformation from Anywhere

Imagine driving innovation that transforms entire organizations—without borders or limits. As a Remote AWS Data Engineer, you architect and automate data pipelines powering mission-critical insights for global teams. Your expertise transforms cloud data into actionable insights, providing stakeholders with the clarity to make informed, bold decisions. If you love distilling complexity into elegant, scalable solutions, this is your stage. Here, your code doesn’t just run jobs; it fuels growth and unlocks opportunity across continents.

Why Your Impact Matters

Business leaders rely on your work to light up dashboards that guide tomorrow’s investments. Your data architectures are more than code—they’re the engine behind predictive analytics, real-time reporting, and more innovative products. When you streamline ETL workflows, optimize warehouse performance, or automate integrations, you’re not just building—you're giving teams speed, confidence, and a genuine edge. Imagine automating a data refresh so that thousands of users see fresh metrics by sunrise, no matter their time zone.

What You’ll Shape and Solve

Data Pipeline Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain robust ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions.
  • Transform raw data into actionable intelligence that leaders trust.
  • Your logic anticipates bottlenecks—making slow queries a thing of the past.

Cloud Architecture & Automation

  • Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Amazon Redshift, S3, and DynamoDB.
  • Implement automation for monitoring, alerting, and data validation to ensure zero surprises in production.
  • Use Terraform or CloudFormation to version infrastructure, making change control seamless and auditable.

Collaborative Innovation

  • Partner with product managers, engineers, and analysts to translate real-world challenges into scalable data solutions.
  • Lead knowledge-sharing sessions where your practical insights accelerate others’ learning.
  • Your ability to simplify technical concepts over Slack or Zoom helps every team member, regardless of background, become more data-literate.

Performance, Security, and Reliability

  • Champion best practices for cloud security and cost optimization—because trust and efficiency go hand-in-hand.
  • Develop monitoring tools and alerting strategies to identify and resolve data quality issues promptly, preventing them from escalating.
  • Contribute to a culture where every solution is resilient, tested, and future-ready.

The Environment You’ll Thrive In

Work from anywhere—without sacrificing deep focus or close collaboration. You’ll plug into a supportive global team that values thoughtful problem-solving, asynchronous communication and results over hours. Our stack features AWS services at its core, but you’ll find ample space to bring new ideas and tools to the table—whether it’s integrating a novel Python library or enhancing our remote-first workflows.

Tools & Technologies That Power Your Work

  • AWS Glue, Lambda, Redshift, S3, DynamoDB
  • Python and SQL for transforming and analyzing data
  • Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
  • Data pipeline orchestration with Step Functions and Airflow
  • Monitoring with CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar platforms
  • Version control in Git; collaboration via Slack, Jira, and Confluence

What Sets You Up for Success

  • You translate complex data concepts into everyday language, mentoring colleagues and enhancing the entire team's performance.
  • You automate routine work, freeing yourself (and others) for deeper, more creative problem-solving.
  • Experience designing scalable pipelines and automating cloud workflows is essential; you’ve tackled messy data and made it usable.
  • Your decisions weigh business needs, security, and future growth.
  • You thrive where independence meets shared purpose—taking initiative but always elevating others around you.
  • Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a mindset for continuous improvement drive your work.

Compensation and Rewards

You’ll receive an annual salary of $129,716—reflecting your expertise and impact. Expect additional benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and remote lifestyle.

Ready to Engineer the Future?

If you’re energized by transforming raw data into game-changing insights—and you’re excited to do it with a remote-first, impact-driven team—let’s build something extraordinary together. Your next breakthrough is just a conversation away.