Data Engineer (AWS, Python)

No Corp-to-corp, No 3rd partiesPosition: Data Engineer Location: 100% onsite near Placentia, CA (Only local candidates will be considered)Terms: Direct-hireCompensation: $110,000 to 120,000 annual base salary .Partnered with a client who is hiring an experienced Data Engineer to design and scale reliable data pipelines, strengthen the data warehouse, and elevate data quality across the business. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in SQL, Python (especially!), AWS, and automation-and enjoys partnering across technical and business teams to deliver impact..What You'll DoBuild, optimize, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelinesSupport data modeling and data warehouse developmentImprove SQL performance, data reliability, and automationTroubleshoot data issues and drive continuous process improvementsCollaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutionsUphold code quality, documentation, and engineering best practicesWhat We're Looking For3+ years of data engineering experienceAdvanced SQL skills (optimization, data modeling)Strong AWS experience (Glue, Lambda, S3, Step Functions)Proficiency in Python for data pipelines and automationExperience with ETL/ELT, APIs, and system integrationsStrong communication skills and ability to work independentlyCI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.