Senior AWS Data Engineer
Company: Select Minds LLC
Location: Dallas, TX 75235 (Remote)
Salary: $50 - $58 an hour
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-05-21
About this role
Benefits:
- HYBRID
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Job Title: Data Quality Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Job Type: Long-term Contract
Work Authorization: Open - W2 opportunity
Profiles : 5-10yrs
Interview Process: In-person (Client interview- Mandatory)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Engineer with strong expertise in ETL, cloud migration, and large-scale data engineering. The ideal candidate is hands-on with AWS, Python/PySpark, and SQL, and can design, optimize, and manage complex data pipelines. This role requires collaboration across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions that drive business intelligence and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines across AWS and SQL-based technologies.
- Assemble large, complex datasets that meet business and technical requirements.
- Implement process improvements by re-architecting infrastructure, optimizing data delivery, and automating workflows.
- Ensure data quality and integrity across multiple sources and targets.
- Orchestrate workflows with Apache Airflow (MWAA) and support large-scale cloud migration projects.
- Conduct ETL testing, apply test-driven development (TDD), and participate in code reviews.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipelines for performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, reviews, stand-ups).
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in Data Engineering, with deep focus on ETL, cloud pipelines, and Python development.
- 3+ years of hands-on coding with Python (primary), PySpark, and SQL.
- Proven experience with AWS services: Glue, EMR (Spark), S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, MWAA (Airflow), IAM.
- Experience with AuroraDB,DynamoDB Redshift, and AWS Data Lakes.
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, databas...