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Smart IT Frame LLC

Lead Data Engineer

Contract · Remote · USA

Posted Sep 17, 2026

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  • Role: Lead Data Engineer
  • Location: Remote
  • Duration: Contract/ Fulltime

Job Description:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue.
  • Build and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
  • Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and queries in PostgreSQL.
  • Integrate data from multiple sources into centralized data platforms and data lakes.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot ETL jobs, streaming applications, and database performance issues.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and data scientists to understand data requirements.
  • Implement data quality, governance, and security best practices.
  • Perform performance tuning and optimization of Glue jobs, Kafka topics, and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Automate deployment and operational processes using DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of data platforms.

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Lead Data Engineer

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