Data Engineer (AWS & Python)

Job Title: Data Engineer (AWS & Python) Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite / Hybrid – Must be available for In-Person Interview) Duration: 12+ Months Contract Rate: $50/HR on W2 Visa: Open to All Work Authorization Types Interview Process: In-Person Interview Required Job Description We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and Python development to join a long-term project in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data integration solutions, and cloud-based data platforms. This role requires hands-on experience with modern data engineering practices, cloud technologies, and large-scale data processing. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and AWS services. Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing frameworks for structured and unstructured data. Develop and manage data workflows using AWS cloud technologies. Create and maintain data lakes and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting needs. Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and application teams to understand data requirements. Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Optimize database performance, query execution, and cloud resource utilization. Develop automation scripts and reusable components for data processing and deployment. Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives. Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing support for data platforms. Required Skills 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering. Strong programming experience with Python. Hands-on experience with AWS services, including: AWS S3 AWS Glue AWS Lambda AWS Redshift AWS EMR AWS Athena AWS RDS AWS CloudWatch IAM Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions. Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed processing frameworks. Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architectures. Experience with version control tools such as Git. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Apache Spark and PySpark. Knowledge of Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. AWS Certifications (Preferred). Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or modern cloud analytics platforms. Experience working in enterprise-scale environments. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered. Additional Information Location: Des Moines, IA Duration: 12+ Months Contract Rate: $50/HR on W2 Interview: In-Person Interview Required Work Authorization: Any Visa / Work Authorization Accepted Start Date: Immediate Candidate must currently be able to attend an in-person interview in Des Moines, IA and work onsite as required by the client.