AWS Data Engineer With Python

AWS Data Engineer with Python (Reston, VA)

Location: Reston, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled AWS Data Engineer with Python to join a high-impact project for our client based in Reston, VA. This is onsite role requires a technically strong engineer with hands-on experience building scalable data pipelines and processing frameworks using a variety of AWS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize data processing pipelines using AWS Lambda, Glue, EMR, Athena, and Step Functions.

• Implement high-performance, scalable solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data migration and cloud integration efforts.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipeline performance.

• Leverage Python for robust, object-oriented backend development in the AWS ecosystem.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Expertise in AWS Services including:

  • Compute: Lambda, EC2, Beanstalk, Batch, ECS

  • Storage: S3, EFS, Glacier

  • Analytics: EMR, Glue, Athena, Redshift, Kinesis

  • Integration: SNS, SQS, Step Functions

  • Developer Tools: CodeDeploy, CodePipeline

  • Management & Monitoring: CloudTrail, CloudWatch

• Strong Python programming skills (object-oriented)

• Solid experience with SQL and working with JSON-based workflows

• Familiarity with RDS, DynamoDB and enterprise data lake architectures

• Proven track record in ETL, data migration, and cloud transformation projects

• Ability to debug and identify root causes of system errors and apply effective fixes

Ideal Candidate

• Based in or near Reston, VA

• Self-starter with deep AWS ecosystem knowledge

• Excellent communicator and team collaborator