Nexthire is looking for a Backend Developer – Cloud Engineer to design and build scalable data pipelines, implement event-driven architectures, and manage data storage on AWS. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver high-scale, cost-efficient solutions that drive digital transformation.
What You'll Do
- Design & Build Scalable Data Pipelines – Develop high-performance data ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions using AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions.
- Implement Event-Driven Architectures – Work with Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda, and Amazon SQS for real-time and batch data streaming.
- Manage & Optimize Data Storage – Use Amazon S3, AWS Lake Formation, and Amazon Redshift for efficient data storage, partitioning, and querying.
- Automate Infrastructure & Deployments – Leverage AWS CDK or Terraform to provision and manage data infrastructure with a DevOps mindset.
- Ensure Data Quality & Security – Implement AWS Glue DataBrew, AWS IAM policies, and encryption techniques to enforce data governance and security best practices.
- Collaborate & Optimize Performance – Work with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to design cost-effective, scalable data solutions, tuning AWS services for performance and cost efficiency.
What We're Looking For
- AWS Data Engineering Expertise – Hands-on experience with AWS Glue, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, and AWS Step Functions.
- Proficiency in SQL & Python – Strong ability to write optimized queries for Redshift, Athena, and DynamoDB, with Python or PySpark for ETL development.
- Streaming & Batch Processing Knowledge – Experience with Kinesis Data Streams, Kinesis Firehose, or Apache Kafka on AWS for real-time processing.
- Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD – Familiarity with AWS CDK, Terraform, and CodePipeline for automating data workflows.
- Performance & Cost Optimization – Understanding of AWS cost models, auto-scaling, and performance tuning for Redshift, Glue, and EMR.
- Security & Compliance Awareness – Experience in applying IAM policies, data encryption (KMS), and governance best practices with AWS Lake Formation.
Technical Stack
- AWS Glue
- AWS Lambda
- Step Functions
- Amazon Kinesis
- Amazon SQS
- Amazon S3
- AWS Lake Formation
- Amazon Redshift
- AWS CDK
- Terraform
- AWS IAM
- KMS
- AWS Glue DataBrew
- SQL
- Python
- PySpark
- Redshift
- Athena
- DynamoDB
- Kinesis Data Streams
- Kinesis Firehose
- Apache Kafka
- CodePipeline
Benefits & Compensation
- Cutting-Edge Technology – Work with the latest tech stack, including modern Java, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions.
- Impactful Projects – Build high-scale, mission-critical systems that drive digital transformation for industry leaders.
- Continuous Learning – Access training programs, certifications, and mentorship to stay ahead in backend, cloud, and full-stack development.
- Innovation-Driven Culture – Be part of a team that values experimentation, creative problem-solving, and adopting emerging technologies.
- Flexible Work Environment – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with remote-friendly policies and a results-driven culture.
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