AWS Data Engineer

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer (Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Engineer) Location: RemoteDepartment: Veterans Affairs (VA)Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: ExperiencedSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesLead the next phase of the healthcare data platform modernizationContinue the evolution from a Microsoft Structured Query Language Server (MSSQL) eXtensible Markup Language (XML) object store toward a scalable, cloud-native AWS data architectureEnable business stakeholders and analysts to run performant, SQL-based reports and queries against the healthcare data seamlesslyEvaluate and decide the right AWS data strategy for the team’s platformEvaluate and commend the optimal AWS-native data storage and query architecture for the XML object store data, assessing options such as Simple Storage Service (S3) + Athena, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and OpenSearch based on query patterns, reporting needs, cost, and scalabilityDesign and build the reporting and query layer that allows business stakeholders and non-technical users to run relational SQL queries against healthcare data using familiar toolingArchitect the migration path for XML object store data from MSSQL into the target AWS platform, defining storage formats, partitioning strategies, and data organization for optimal query performanceBuild and maintain AWS data catalog(s), schemas, and metadata management so that object store data is discoverable and queryable by business usersOptimize query performance and cost across chosen AWS services – partitioning, compression, file formats, and query pattern tuningWork directly with business stakeholders and analysts to understand reporting requirements and translate them into durable, performant data models and query patternsCollaborate with backend C#/.Net engineers to ensure data flows cleanly from Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processing pipelines into the new data layerImplement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for data infrastructure using AWS-native tooling (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy)Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), CloudFormation, or TerraformDocument architecture decisions, data flows, and data dictionaries clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills and Experience8+ years’ experience in software or data engineering with a strong AWS focusProven experience architecting and executing cloud data platform migrations in production enterprise or healthcare environmentsA track record of evaluating and selecting AWS data services to meet business reporting and query requirementsExperience delivering reporting or analytics solutions that serve non-technical business usersDeep hands-on AWS experience across data-oriented services (S3, Athena, Glue, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, OpenSearch, Lambda, Identity Access Management (IAM), Cloudwatch)Strong SQL skills, with an ability to design relational query layers over semi-structured or non-relational data (XML, JSON)Experience working with XML-heavy data stores (parsing, querying, and transforming XML at scale)An ability to evaluate trade-offs across AWS data services and make architecture recommendations based on cost, performance, and business requirementsFamiliarity with AWS analytics and reporting services, including Athena, QuickSight, Redshift, or equivalent Business Intelligence (BI) toolingProficiency with Git and GitHub, branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflowsFamiliarity with CI/CD practices and AWS-native tooling (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy)IaC experience (AWS CDK, Cloud Formation, or Terraform)A strong ability to communicate technical architecture decisions and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholdersExperience gathering and translating business reporting requirements into technical data modelsComfort driving ambiguous architecture decisions to resolution with limited directionExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and JIRAStrong documentation habits, including architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and migration runbooksProfessional CertificationsNone required however AWS Certification(s) are a plusYears of Professional Experiencen/aDesired experienceElectronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical ClaimsX.12, Medical Claims (837, 835, 277CA, etc), Health Level (HL7), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)Familiarity with C#/.Net backend services for integration touchpointsExperience with Entity Framework migration or depreciation projectsKnowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in cloud data architectureExperience with healthcare payer/PBM systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operationsExperience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)Formal EducationBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical disciplineCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTES: SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be consideredRecruiters or Third parties will not be consideredThis is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be consideredThis is a W-2 position All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptionsAs part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.Powered by JazzHRqs9pc0yvS8