AWS Data Engineer

Post Date

Jun 30, 2026

Location

Newark,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07102
US
Aug 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

NNJ-740c590f-962d-472a-a760-751db4507d32

Pay Rate

$42 - $53 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field
- 5+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms on AWS
- Strong hands-on programming skills in Python and SQL, with working knowledge of Shell scripting
- Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data architectures, including data lakes and warehouses
- Proficiency with core AWS services- S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda.
- Experience developing and orchestrating data pipelines using ETL/ELT frameworks
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and modern data processing approaches (e.g., Spark/EMR)
Understanding of data modeling, big data concepts, and cloud-native design patterns

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Insight Global is hiring an AWS Data Engineer to join the Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures in the AWS cloud environment. This role will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- AWS Solution Architect or Developer certification
- Experience building and supporting real-time or streaming data solutions (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka)
- Understanding of modern data architectures, including Lakehouse and cloud-based data platforms
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation)
Knowledge of data governance practices and regulatory/compliance standards

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.