<p>Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Data Engineer - Architecture/Strategy in Charlotte, NC.</p> <p>Key Tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions </li><li>Develop and maintain robust data lakes and data warehouses on Amazon S3 </li><li>Implement infrastructure as code using CloudFormation Templates (CFT) </li><li>Write efficient, reusable, and testable code in Python, SQL, and PySpark </li><li>Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all data platforms </li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and reliability </li><li>Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to cloud strategy and best practices* 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a strong focus on AWS Cloud </li><li>Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark </li></ul> <p>Hands-on experience with:</p> <ul> <li>AWS Glue </li><li>Apache Kafka </li><li>Amazon S3 </li><li>AWS Lambda </li><li>AWS Step Functions </li><li>CloudFormation Templates (CFT) </li><li>Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices in cloud environments </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Solutions Architect) </li><li>Familiarity with containerization (Docker, ECS) and orchestration tools (Airflow, EMR) </li><li>Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards </li></ul>