AWS Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale cloud transformation initiatives by migrating data from legacy and on-premise systems to AWS.
• Design and execute end-to-end data migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecture.
• Perform database migrations using AWS DMS and manage schema conversion and optimization using AWS SCT.
• Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, and Lambda.
• Migrate structured and unstructured data into S3-based data lakes and optimize data in Amazon Redshift.
• Implement data governance and security best practices using IAM, encryption, and access controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan cutover strategies and monitor pipeline performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Data Engineering and data migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, RDS, EC2).
• Expertise in using AWS DMS and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with big data frameworks such as Spark or PySpark.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modelling.
• Proven experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Snowflake or other modern data platforms.
• Exposure to real-time streaming technologies like Kafka or Kinesis.
• AWS Certifications (e.g., Data Analytics Specialty or Solutions Architect).

Benefits

• Paid parental leave and well-being initiatives.
• Discounted health insurance and various product/service discounts.
• Access to career development through the Capability Fingerprint and AI-driven learning platforms.
• Regular recognition and rewards for high performance.

About the Company

NCS Australia is a technology services provider committed to quality, innovation, and purposeful work. We partner with clients and communities to shape better outcomes through creative and resilient technology solutions.