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AWS Data Engineer

Summary

Build and maintain AWS-based data pipelines and ETL workflows using Glue, S3, Lambda, and PySpark to process large datasets and migrate to Databricks.

  • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using AWS services.
  • Implement orchestration and automation for data workflows.
  • Work with large datasets to ensure data integrity, scalability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Deploy changes directly to production environments with confidence and accountability.
  • Support migration efforts to Databricks and optimize workflows for performance

Qualifications

  • 7 to 10 years of experience and above
  • Experience with data lake architectures, big data technologies, and data pipeline orchestration.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data engineering.
  • AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or Solutions Architect) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key Skills and Requirements

  • Expert‑level fluency in AWS services relevant to data engineering, including Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, and other related services.
  • Strong proficiency in PySpark for distributed data processing.
  • Advanced SQL skills for querying and optimizing data operations.
  • Comfortable with pushing changes live without formal review, ensuring quality through self‑validation.
  • Databricks experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a siloed environment.
  • Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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