We are seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join our dynamic Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures in the AWS cloud environment. This role will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.
Base Compensation Range: 150,000 - 170,000
The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.
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ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable architecture and code for data pipelines and data applications on AWS.
- Build robust data ingestion pipelines (from on-prem to AWS and within AWS) using AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR/Spark, Kinesis, and SQS.
- Develop and manage ETL/ELT processes to collect, process, and store data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
- Architect and implement end-to-end data solutions (ingestion, storage, integration, processing, access) on AWS, with a focus on data lakes and data warehouses.
- Participate in the architecture and system design discussions for high-scale data engineering projects.
- Independently perform hands-on development, unit testing, and participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Implement serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and other AWS technologies.
- Migrate data from traditional relational databases, file systems, and APIs to AWS-based data lakes (S3), RDS, Aurora, and Redshift.
- Implement high-velocity streaming solutions using Amazon Kinesis, SQS, and Kafka (preferred).
- Architect and implement CI/CD strategies for enterprise data platforms.
- Collaborate with product, operations, QA, and cross-functional teams throughout the software development cycle.
- Stay abreast of new technology developments, implement POCs for new tools/technologies, and onboard them for real-world use cases.
- Identify and resolve performance issues and continuously optimize for cost, reliability, and scalability.
- Oversee organizational data engineering solutions. Lead highimpact initiatives. Ensure alignment with organizational goals. Provide executive guidance.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting data lakes, data warehouses, and data applications on AWS for large enterprises.
- Strong programming experience with Python, Shell scripting, and SQL.
- Solid experience with AWS services: CloudFormation, S3, Athena, Glue, EMR/Spark, RDS, Redshift, DynamoDB, Lambda, Step Functions, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager.
- Experience in serverless application development and data pipeline orchestration.
- Experience in system analysis, design, development, and implementation of data ingestion pipelines in AWS.
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT, data modeling, and big data technologies.
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and cloud-based architecture.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with additional AWS services: API Gateway, ElasticSearch, SQS.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience implementing end-to-end streaming solutions (Amazon Kinesis, SQS, Kafka).
- AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer Certification preferred.
- Understanding of Lakehouse/data cloud architecture.
Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.
Graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. 6-8 years of experience in data engineering or related field.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent education and experience
- 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting AWS data lakes, data warehouses, and data applications for large enterprises
- Strong programming experience with Python, Shell scripting, and SQL
- Experience with AWS CloudFormation, S3, Athena, Glue, EMR/Spark, RDS, Redshift, DynamoDB, Lambda, Step Functions, IAM, KMS, and Secrets Manager
- Experience with serverless application development and data pipeline orchestration
- Experience designing, developing, and implementing AWS data ingestion pipelines
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT, data modeling, and big data technologies
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and cloud-based architecture
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with AWS API Gateway, Elasticsearch, and SQS
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing end-to-end streaming solutions using Kinesis, SQS, or Kafka
- AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer Certification
- Understanding of Lakehouse or data cloud architecture
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- 6–8 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
EXL Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EXL and has not been reviewed or approved by EXL.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan options include HSA, HRA, and PPO choices, with additional health-related programs such as disability coverage and an employee assistance program. Feedback suggests these options provide meaningful flexibility and coverage breadth for many roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Up to 20 days of paid time off, plus federal holidays and paid sick and safe time, are highlighted. Feedback suggests this leave structure is a notable benefit alongside core compensation.
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Retirement Support — A traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 3% company match and full vesting after one year is described. Feedback suggests this match and vesting timeline help bolster long-term savings.
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