Senior Data Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce is working with a client seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help architect, build, and support modern data platforms on AWS. This position is onsite, 5 days a week in Memphis, TN.Summary:In this role, you'll design and optimize data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. You'll work with large, complex data sets while ensuring data is accurate, secure, and readily available for downstream use. This position plays a key role in translating business needs into scalable, cloud-based data solutions.What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and support robust data pipelines that move data from diverse source systems into AWS-based platforms
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data solutions aligned to organizational needs
• Implement and maintain ETL/ELT processes that transform raw data into high-quality, analytics-ready datasets
• Monitor pipeline performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and continuously optimize for reliability and scalability
• Ensure strong data quality, consistency, and integrity across all data assets
• Apply best practices for data security, privacy, and governance throughout the data lifecycle

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or related roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformation, querying, and automation
• Deep experience with AWS data services, including S3, Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, Lake Formation, DataZone, Kinesis, MSK, and EMR
• Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database architecture
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and distributed data processing frameworks such as PySpark
• Proven experience building and managing ETL pipelines using tools like AWS Glue and SSIS
• Familiarity with data orchestration and workflow tools such as Apache Airflow, Glue Workflows, and AWS Step Functions, including alerting and notifications
• Experience integrating multiple data sources while maintaining data accuracy and consistency
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices (e.g., Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex data issues and recommend solutions
• Working knowledge of data governance, regulatory requirements, and security best practices

Technologies:

• Languages: Python, SQL
• AWS Services: Glue, S3, Redshift, Lambda, Lake Formation, DataZone

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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