Cloud Data Engineer (AWS)

Job Title: Clous Data Engineer Location: Plano, TX Duration: Contract - 7 months Pay Range: $68/hr $74/hr (W2) About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description We are seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to join our team at an intermediate level aligned to 601/602 experience expectations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AWS data lake services, Snowflake, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD and a proven ability to design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in a secure, cost-effective manner. Candidates must be prepared for a single-round Zoom interview and may complete a coding assessment with screen share.

Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and lake architectures on AWS using Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Lake Formation. Develop and optimize data ingestion and transformation using Python, Spark, and Boto3 with S3 as the storage layer. Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform and manage CI/CD pipelines for testing, release, and deployment. Enable analytics using Athena, EMR, Redshift, and S3 Select, and integrate with Snowflake where applicable.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize workflows using CloudWatch, Splunk, and best practices for reliability and cost control. Apply governance and catalog practices using Lake Formation, Snowflake Horizon, and Databricks Unity Catalog when applicable. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, deliver secure solutions, and support RTH-based performance objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 6 years of cloud data engineering experience. AWS data lake stack: Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Lake Formation. Snowflake, Python, and Terraform with CI/CD practices. Experience with AI tooling and workflows, including Copilot, Claude, and agentic patterns. Hands-on with data movement tools and APIs: AWS CLI, Python API, Spark, Python Boto3. Analytics and compute: Athena, S3 Select, EMR, Redshift, S3, EC2. Scripting and programming: Python required. Java or Scala is a plus. Scheduling tool knowledge. Control-M preferred. CI/CD and release tools: Bitbucket/Git, Jenkins, ServiceNow. Logging and tracing: AWS CloudWatch, Splunk.

Preferred Skills: Experience with Snowflake Horizon Catalog and Databricks Unity Catalog. Familiarity with Databricks and Salesforce integrations. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.