AWS Lakehouse Data Engineer

Job Level: AWS Lakehouse Data Engineer Type: Contract - Remote (US) Duration: 12+ months Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust We are seeking an AWS Lakehouse Data Engineer to design, implement, and operate the cloud-native data platform that powers AI/ML, analytics, reporting, and data visualization. You will build a modern lakehouse on Amazon S3 using AWS-native services and open table formats, providing Databricks-like capabilities while maintaining portability, strong governance, cost efficiency, and operational control. You will also develop scalable batch and streaming ingestion, Python and PySpark ETL/ELT pipelines, metadata and governance services, and automated cloud provisioning and CI/CD across environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys platform building, automation, performance optimization, and enabling advanced analytics through trusted, secure, and well-governed data. What You Will Do Build and Operate Data Pipelines (Batch and Streaming) Design and implement batch and streaming ingestion from APIs, relational databases, file drops, event streams, and external partners. Implement, test, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and P…