Remote Senior Data Engineer

Summit Human Capital is seeking a highly motivated 100% remote Senior Data Engineer to support our client in the public sector. Candidates living in Virginia or surrounding states preferred. This position has the exciting opportunity to drive the development and deployment of advanced AWS/Python/NodeJS micro frontend applications and APIs, enhancing business decision-making and processes across all business units. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• 7+ years of experience with Python and/or NodeJS, AWS technologies
• Technical proficiency in AWS cloud development with data engineering and full stack skills (including Glue, Athena, RDS, Snowflake Integrations, ELT & ETLs, Lambda, API Gateway, NodeJS, React
  
  JS)
• Expertise in developing AWS full stack applications, translating business requirements into fully tested application workflows
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms, leveraging native cloud services for data orchestration
• Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs for cloud environments, including AWS API Gateway
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, security groups) and cloud security best practices, including IAM
• Experience with Cognito for user and access management from data services API and products
• Experience with serverless computing concepts, event-driven architecture, and serverless platforms
• Ability to automate provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure using AWS Cloud Formation and Terraform
• Ability to write scripts and automate tasks using NodeJS and Python
• Experience in setting up alerts, dashboards, and logs for cloud infrastructure and applications
• Strong understanding of Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaboration tools (AWS Code Pipeline, Github)
• Provide support and training to end-users for improved solution literacy and tool usage in a cloud ecosystem
• Analyze business process life cycles to identify opportunities for automation and simplification
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of the Agency

• AWS Data Engineer Associate Certification
• AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification

• Implement technology solutions that enhance business decision-making and processes across all business units, in alignment with the agency's architectural roadmap and enterprise goals
• Enable collaboration, automation, and efficiency in the development of cloud-based micro frontend applications
• Facilitate rapid delivery of high-quality software and services to customers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and convert them into actionable solution components aligned with Enterprise Solution architecture patterns, procedures, and policies
• Design and develop scalable, resilient data service components and engineering solutions using cloud-native services and technologies
• Develop data lakes and CDC services to create cohesive applications within cloud and hybrid infrastructures
• Create comprehensive solution documentation detailing design, testing, and production support processes and procedures
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate updates and feature deployments
• Ensure solution completeness through thorough testing and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices
• Manage configuration drift and ensure consistency across different environments using AWS Code Build/Deploy and AWS Cloud Formation
• Apply Dev Ops principles to streamline the software development lifecycle and enhance automation
• Deploy solutions to various environments, establish monitoring processes, and ensure ongoing operational stability and application resiliency through system stress testing and feature enhancements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand change requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure solutions align with business needs

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting