Data Engineer (AWS Cloud)

Summary

Data Engineer on 6-month contract designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using AWS, Snowflake, and Teradata. Developing ETL/ELT workflows, optimizing SQL queries, implementing data models, and collaborating with data analysts and BI developers.

Data Engineer

Employment: Contract, 6 Months (Extendable)
Experience: 5+ years
Location: Sydney, Australia - Hybrid
Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in Australia (Citizen, PR, Valid Visa holders).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows across multiple data sources and platforms.
  • Work extensively with AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift), Snowflake, and Teradata for data integration and transformation.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and high performance.
  • Implement and maintain data models, schema designs, and performance tuning for large-scale data environments.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality data solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline issues to ensure smooth operation and timely delivery.
  • Contribute to best practices in data governance, security, and quality management.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role in large-scale data environments.
  • Strong hands‑on expertise in AWS Cloud Services – S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift.
  • Proven experience with Snowflake, Teradata, and Redshift platforms.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Step Functions).
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with Python or Scala for scripting and automation is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Please drop your CV to: shiv@kaizenglobaltechnologies.com

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