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Senior Data Engineer (Python/ AWS)

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Summary

Recruitment firm ScienTec Consulting is hiring a Senior Data Engineer in Singapore to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud data platforms, supporting analytics, reporting, and BI. Core stack is Python, SQL, and AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, Athena), with Spark, Airflow, and Kubernetes preferred. Pay is up to $9,000/month basic plus AWS.

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms. You will work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to develop reliable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.

  • Salary Package: Up to $9,000 (Basic, commensurate with experience) + AWS
  • Working Hours: Mon-Fri
  • Working Location: Central

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and cloud-native technologies.
  • Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and process structured and unstructured data.
  • Develop and manage data lakes, data warehouses, and data integration solutions on AWS.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance across data platforms.
  • Optimize data processing performance and troubleshoot pipeline issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical data requirements.
  • Implement data validation, monitoring, and automated testing for data pipelines.
  • Support batch and real-time data processing solutions.
  • Document data architecture, workflows, and technical specifications.
  • Continuously improve data engineering practices and adopt industry best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
  • Strong programming experience in Python.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Athena, ECS/EKS, or Step Functions.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.
  • Familiarity with data warehouse and data lake architectures.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Apache Spark, PySpark, or Databricks
  • Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
  • Kafka or event-driven data streaming
  • Snowflake, Redshift, PostgreSQL, or other modern data platforms
  • Agile/Scrum development methodology

What's Offered

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud and data transformation projects.
  • Exposure to modern AWS cloud technologies and data engineering best practices.
  • Collaborative and fast-paced Agile environment.
  • Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.

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