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AWS Data Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite) Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our team onsite in Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data infrastructure to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS services Build and maintain data lakes and data warehouses on AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena) Develop data pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, EMR, and Step Functions Write efficient, scalable code in Python and/or Scala for data processing Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources Implement data quality checks, validation, and monitoring processes Optimize SQL queries and database performance Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements Ensure data security, governance, and compliance standards are met Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues in production environments Document data architecture, pipelines, and processes Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in data engineering Strong hands-on experience with AWS services: S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Lambda, Athena, Kinesis, Step Functions Proficiency in SQL and Python (Scala/Java is a plus) Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) Experience with data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) Knowledge of data orchestration tools (Airflow, AWS Step Functions) Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Nice to Have: AWS Certification (Data Analytics Specialty, Solutions Architect) Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouse platforms Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming technologies Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.