Database Cloud Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Data Engineer to design and modernize enterprise-scale data platforms using AWS, Data Mesh architecture, and AI-driven solutions. This role will lead the development of scalable data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled engineering practices while mentoring technical teams and supporting enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using AWS services (Glue, EMR, Lambda, Kinesis, Step Functions).
• Develop and implement Data Mesh architecture with domain-driven data products and federated governance.
• Build modern cloud data platforms using Databricks, Delta Lake, Starburst/Trino, Collibra, and Immuta.
• Implement data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and automated data quality frameworks.
• Develop reusable frameworks and self-service tools for data publishing and consumption.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and security automation.
• Design AI-powered solutions, RAG pipelines, and agentic AI applications using Amazon Bedrock or similar LLM platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and support L3 production issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable cloud data solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical documentation, and performance optimization initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, or Data Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Lambda, and Kinesis.
• Experience implementing Data Mesh architecture and modern data platforms using Databricks, Delta Lake, Starburst/Trino, Collibra, or Immuta.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps, CI/CD, Terraform/CloudFormation, Docker, and AI technologies such as Amazon Bedrock, RAG, or Generative AI.

Additional Information:

• Lead-level position requiring the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in hybrid cloud and on-premises enterprise environments is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills are essential.
• Candidates with experience supporting government or regulated AWS environments (GovCloud) are highly preferred.