Senior Data Engineer - AWS - 411436

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established, high-growth lifestyle and wellness organization with a strong presence in New York City and across major global markets. Known for their commitment to innovation, performance, and exceptional customer experiences, the company fosters a collaborative, learning-focused culture where technology plays a critical role in driving business growth. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer - AWS to join our client's growing Technology team in New York City.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$145k - $185k Annually

Position Overview

This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of enterprise data pipelines, build scalable cloud-based data architecture, and optimize a modern AWS data environment. The ideal candidate for the Senior Data Engineer - AWS role will have expert-level SQL skills, extensive experience with AWS data technologies, and a strong background in data architecture and enterprise data warehousing. This individual will work closely with Data Science, Analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions while contributing to a collaborative Engineering team.

Responsibilities Of The Senior Data Engineer - AWS

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and enterprise data warehouse architecture within AWS.
• Build and optimize complex SQL queries, ETL/ELT processes, and data models.
• Leverage AWS services including Glue, Lambda, S3, Athena, EMR, and Redshift.
• Develop and maintain data schemas, dimensional models, and warehouse structures.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and automated monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with Data Science, Analytics, and Business teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, data lineage, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with offshore team members.

Required Experience/Skills For The Senior Data Engineer - AWS

• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering or a related technical field.
• Expert-level SQL skills, including complex querying, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Strong hands-on AWS data engineering experience, particularly with Glue, Lambda, S3, Athena, EMR, and Redshift.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable data architectures and enterprise data warehouses.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and data integration.
• Experience troubleshooting production data pipelines and ensuring data quality.
• Ability to independently own technical projects from design through deployment.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to work on-site in NYC four days per week.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Senior Data Engineer - AWS

• Experience with dbt (data build tool) and modern analytics engineering practices.
• Python or PySpark proficiency.
• Experience with dimensional modeling, star schemas, and data warehouse optimization.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or working with offshore teams.
• Familiarity with data governance, observability, and automated data quality frameworks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits information will be provided during the interview process.