We are seeking an experienced AWS Lead Data Engineer to join our data engineering team supporting Citizens, a leading US-based financial services client. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud-based data pipelines and architectures on AWS. You will play a key role in ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance data solutions aligned with enterprise security standards.

Lead the design and development of end-to-end data pipelines on AWS using services such as Lambda, Glue, Kinesis, and Redshift Architect and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud data solutions on AWS Manage and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and permissions across AWS environments Build and maintain real-time and batch data ingestion pipelines using Kinesis and Kafka Develop and optimize data models and queries in Redshift and/or Snowflake for analytical workloads Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python and SQL code for data transformation and processing Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and cloud engineers to deliver integrated data solutions Ensure data security, governance, and compliance standards are met across all data platforms Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, cost, and reliability on AWS Mentor and guide junior data engineers, conducting code reviews and establishing best practices Work with cross-functional teams including InfoSec, DevOps, and Business stakeholders

6 to 12 years of experience in data engineering with strong cloud expertise Hands-on experience with AWS services — Lambda, Glue, Kinesis, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch Strong expertise in IAM (Identity and Access Management) including roles, policies, and permission boundaries Proficiency in Python for data pipeline development and automation Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and querying Experience with Redshift and/or Snowflake for cloud data warehousing Experience with Kafka or Kinesis for real-time streaming data pipelines Solid understanding of data security, governance, and cloud compliance practices Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills