Job description
Job details
- Location: US
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Contract (Not an internship)
- Salary: USD 145,600 - 187,200 per year
Role overview
nextSource is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a remote contract-to-hire position. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem to support high-performance data processing.
Job details
This is a Full-time, contract-to-hire position based remotely in the US, requiring candidates to reside in Eastern or Central Time Zones. The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD to 187,200 USD per year. This is not an internship.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines using AWS Lambda and S3
- Manage and optimize NoSQL database schemas using AWS DynamoDB
- Develop asynchronous messaging workflows using AWS SNS and SQS
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine data architecture requirements
- Write clean, maintainable code in JavaScript for serverless environments
- Ensure data integrity and performance across cloud-native storage solutions
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer with a focus on AWS services
- Deep proficiency in DynamoDB and serverless architecture
- Strong development skills in JavaScript
- Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, S3, and messaging queues
- Ability to work remotely within Eastern or Central Time Zones
- Experience with contract-to-hire employment models
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary range
- Fully remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to transition to a permanent hire
- Exposure to modern cloud-native tech stacks
Keywords
AWSDynamoDBLambdaS3SNSSQSJavaScriptData EngineeringCloud InfrastructureETL