Senior AWS Lead Data Engineer

Job overview

The Senior AWS Lead Data Engineer role is onsite in Richardson, TX. Compensation is not specified. The posting describes a 12-month contract and a data-platform migration from Azure to AWS; the client is listed in Scottsdale, AZ. The role supports the organization’s cloud data-platform modernization. The engineer leads design and implementation of data platforms using AWS and Databricks, builds scalable data pipelines, and drives migration from Azure to AWS. The role also guides data engineers, optimizes data processing and architecture, and supports data quality, governance, security, and Agile delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead design and implementation of AWS and Databricks data platforms
• architect scalable, secure, high-performance pipelines
• drive Azure-to-AWS migration
• collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams on data strategy
• mentor data engineers
• optimize ETL/ELT processes, data models, and data lakes
• ensure data quality, governance, security, and performance
• participate in Agile planning and solution design.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior data engineer

aws

richardson tx

databricks

apache spark

delta lake

sql

python

azure-to-aws migration

data pipelines

technical leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 12 years of data engineering, data architecture, or related experience; strong AWS data services, Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, SQL, and Python skills; bachelor’s degree in a related technical field. Azure experience is highly desirable.

About the employer

Abode Techzone LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.