Senior Cloud/Data Infrastructure Engineer

Texas, San Antonio07/01/2025ContractActiveJob Description:Job Summary:We are seeking a Senior Cloud/Data Infrastructure Engineer with 8+ years of experience to lead the design and implementation of scalable data infrastructure and automation in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with modern ETL/ELT tools, event-driven architectures, and pipeline automation across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Job Responsibilities:Design, develop, and optimize robust cloud-based data platformsBuild and maintain real-time and batch data pipelines using tools like Fivetran, Informatica IDMC, Azure Data Factory, or AWS GlueArchitect and manage event-driven streaming systems (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs, Pub/Sub)Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormationImplement CI/CD pipelines and streamline deployment processesEnsure observability through monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)Support real-time analytics by optimizing data ingestion and processing workflowsCollaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and application teams for system integrationTroubleshoot performance issues and maintain high availability of servicesSupport containerized environments using Kubernetes for orchestrationRequired Skills:8+ years of experience in cloud and data platform engineeringProficiency in ETL/ELT tools: Fivetran, Informatica IDMC, Azure Data Factory, or AWS GlueExperience with event streaming platforms: Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs, Pub/SubStrong knowledge of stream processing frameworks: Apache Flink, Spark Streaming, Google Cloud Dataflow, etc.Experience in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or CloudFormationFamiliarity with CI/CD and automation workflowsHands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestrationProficiency in monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, GrafanaKnowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databasesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPreferred Skills:Understanding of CQRS, event sourcing, and real-time data processingExperience in supporting real-time analytics use casesFamiliarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Certifications:[Not specified]Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)J-18808-Ljbffr