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Role Description Responsible for creating and managing the technological part of data infrastructure in every step of data flow. From configuring data sources to integrating analytical tools all these systems would be architected, built, and managed by a general-role data engineer. Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Design and Development 20% Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using AWS services. Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices. Architect solutions for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services for business requirements. Ensure infrastructure designs align with security, compliance, and governance requirements. Cloud Development 30% Design and develop serverless applications using services such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge. Build, optimize, and maintain containerized applications using ECS, EKS, or Fargate; create and manage Docker images and container orchestration. Design, build and maintain AWS Amazon Connect instance (integrated with Salesforce) and design best of breed Amazon Connect Contact Centre automations using AWS services for automated agents and more. Develop and maintain event-driven architectures using SNS, SQS, and Kinesis. Build internal tools and utilities to support operational efficiency and developer productivity. Collaborate with development teams on application performance optimization in cloud environments. Develop proof-of-concepts for new AWS services or architectural patterns to evaluate feasibility for business needs. Infrastructure as Code and Automation 20% Develop/maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes. Create reusable infrastructure modules and templates for consistent deployments. Implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure management using Github Actions. Automate routine operational tasks and maintenance procedures. Ensure version control and documentation of all infrastructure code. Cloud Operations and Optimization 10% Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security using CloudWatch and other tools. Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions. Optimize AWS resource utilization for cost efficiency and performance. Conduct regular cost analysis and implement cost optimization strategies. Manage capacity planning and scaling strategies for cloud resources. Implement backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in production environments. Security, Compliance and Best Practices 10% Implement cloud security best practices including identity and access management (IAM). Configure and maintain security controls including encryption at rest and in transit. Manage AWS security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, and WAF. Assist in auditing infrastructure against compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO). Maintain security documentation and ensure adherence to security policies. Regularly patch and update systems to mitigate vulnerabilities. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing 5% Work closely with software development, security, and operations teams to meet infrastructure needs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on cloud technologies. Conduct code reviews for Infrastructure as Code and ensure quality standards. Document cloud architectures, procedures, and best practices. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Ensure technological alignment with Company strategy and vision. QMS and Compliance 5% Document cloud processes, changes, and architectural decisions. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good processes, practices, and habits, including compliance to QMS system. Ensure compliance to the established processes and standards for the development lifecycle. Drive compliance to the Quality Management System in line with the Quality Objectives. Comply to ISO, CE, FDA standards and requirements as applicable. Safeguard confidential information and data. Role Requirements Minimum education (essential): Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar) Minimum education (desirable): Honors degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar) AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Minimum applicable experience (years): 5 years working experience Required nature of experience: Data Engineering development Experience with AWS services used for data warehousing, computing and transformations ie.AWS Glue (crawlers, jobs, triggers, and catalog), AWS S3, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS Athena and AWS CloudWatch Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB) Experience with SQL for querying and transformation of data Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong skills in Python (especially PySpark for AWS Glue) Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design and database optimization Proficiency with AWS and infrastructure as code Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.
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Description: Responsible for creating and managing the technological part of data infrastructure in every step of data flow. From configuring data sources to integrating analytical tools all these systems would be architected, built, and managed by a general-role data engineer Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Design and Development 20% Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using AWS services. Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices. Architect solutions for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services for business requirements. Ensure infrastructure designs align with security, compliance, and governance requirements. Cloud Development 30% Design and develop serverless applications using services such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge. Build, optimize, and maintain containerized applications using ECS, EKS, or Fargate; create and manage Docker images and container orchestration. Design, build and maintain AWS Amazon Connect instance (integrated with Salesforce) and design best of breed Amazon Connect Contact Centre automations using AWS services for automated agents and more. Develop and maintain event-driven architectures using SNS, SQS, and Kinesis. Build internal tools and utilities to support operational efficiency and developer productivity. Collaborate with development teams on application performance optimization in cloud environments. Develop proof-of-concepts for new AWS services or architectural patterns to evaluate feasibility for business needs. Infrastructure as Code and Automation 20% Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes. Create reusable infrastructure modules and templates for consistent deployments. Implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure management using Github Actions. Automate routine operational tasks and maintenance procedures. Ensure version control and documentation of all infrastructure code. Cloud Operations and Optimization 10% Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security using CloudWatch and other tools. Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions. Optimize AWS resource utilization for cost efficiency and performance. Conduct regular cost analysis and implement cost optimization strategies. Manage capacity planning and scaling strategies for cloud resources. Implement backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in production environments. Security, Compliance and Best Practices 10% Implement cloud security best practices including identity and access management (IAM). Configure and maintain security controls including encryption at rest and in transit. Manage AWS security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, and WAF. Assist in auditing infrastructure against compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO). Maintain security documentation and ensure adherence to security policies. Regularly patch and update systems to mitigate vulnerabilities. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing 5% Work closely with software development, security, and operations teams to meet infrastructure needs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on cloud technologies. Conduct code reviews for Infrastructure as Code and ensure quality standards. Document cloud architectures, procedures, and best practices. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Ensure technological alignment with Company strategy and vision. QMS and Compliance 5% Document cloud processes, changes, and architectural decisions. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good processes, practices, and habits, including compliance to QMS system. Ensure compliance to the established processes and standards for the development lifecycle. Drive compliance to the hearX Quality Management System in line with the Quality Objectives. Comply to ISO, CE, FDA standards and requirements as applicable. Safeguard confidential information and data. Requirements: Minimum education (essential): Bachelors degree in computer science or engineering (or similar) Minimum education (desirable): Honors degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar) AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Minimum applicable experience (years): 5 years working experience Required nature of experience: Data Engineering development Experience with AWS services used for data warehousing, computing and transformations ie.AWS Glue (crawlers, jobs, triggers, and catalog), AWS S3, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS Athena and AWS CloudWatch Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB) Experience with SQL for querying and transformation of data Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong skills in Python (especially PySpark for AWS Glue) Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design and database optimization Proficiency with AWS and infrastructure as code Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered. 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