Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Data Engineer to join our client’s team on a 12-month fully remote contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building and optimizing data pipelines in the cloud, particularly using AWS, Spark, Scala, and SQL. Location: Ireland - Remote (Global). Start: ASAP.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines in a cloud-based environment (AWS).
* Work with large-scale distributed systems using Apache Spark.
* Develop complex SQL queries for data transformation and analysis.
* Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to meet business requirements.
* Optimize data workflows for performance and cost-efficiency.
* Ensure best practices around data security, quality, and governance.
Required Skills
* Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, etc.).
* Advanced programming skills in Scala.
* Strong command of SQL for querying and data manipulation.
* Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline automation.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in a fast-paced Agile or DevOps environment.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools.
* Knowledge of data lake and data warehouse architectures.
What We Offer
* 12-month contract with potential for extension.
* 100% remote – work from anywhere in Ireland.
* Competitive contract rate.
* Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, collaborative team on cutting-edge data projects.
Apply or email gary.seery@realtime.jobs
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