Cloud Data Platform Engineer

  • Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking 3 talented Cloud Data Platform Engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based data infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to deliver robust data pipelines, storage solutions, and platform services that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud data engineering or data platform roles
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or Scala)
  • Experience designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud data infrastructure and data pipelines
  • Build and optimize data ingestion frameworks for batch and real-time streaming workloads
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
  • Implement data quality, monitoring, and observability practices across the platform
  • Manage and optimize cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
  • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance standards are met
  • Document architecture decisions and maintain platform runbooks

 

Required Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow)
  • Data Orchestration: Apache Airflow, Prefect, or Azure Data Factory
  • Big Data Technologies: Apache Spark, Kafka, or Databricks
  • Data Warehousing: Snowflake, BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
  • Version Control: Git/GitHub or GitLab
  • Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes basics

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer, or Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Experience with dbt (data build tool) for analytics engineering
  • Familiarity with DataOps or MLOps practices
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

 

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
  • Self-motivated with a passion for data and emerging cloud technologies

To apply for this job email your details to mahesht@smacforce.com

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