Data Engineer

Data EngineerA motivated AWS Data Ingestion Specialist is being sought to support a growing workflow platform that manages large volumes of unstructured data, including drone imagery, camera photos, LiDAR, and point cloud datasets. This individual will have a key role in designing, supporting, and enhancing data ingestion, storage, metadata management, and API-driven workflows within AWS. This is an opportunity for a professional who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to technology initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the ingestion, validation, storage, and management of large unstructured datasets including drone imagery, camera photos, LiDAR data, point clouds, and other sensor-generated datasets.Develop and maintain data ingestion workflows within AWS environments.Manage and optimize AWS S3 storage solutions, including bucket design, organization, lifecycle management, and security considerations.Design and support API integrations that move data between systems and facilitate workflow automation.Ensure metadata is properly validated, structured, and maintained throughout the data lifecycle.Assist with data architecture efforts spanning ingestion, processing, storage, retrieval, and downstream consumption.Support workflows that create models and prepare datasets for annotation and review activities.Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and business stakeholders to improve data quality and operational efficiency.Participate in troubleshooting, process improvement, and platform enhancement initiatives.Document workflows, technical processes, and best practices.Required QualificationsExperience: 2–4 years of professional experience in data ingestion, cloud engineering, data operations, or a related field.Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Amazon S3, IAM fundamentals, and AWS APIs and integrations. Experience developing, configuring, or supporting APIs. Understanding of serverless and cloud-native data processing concepts, data movement, ingestion pipelines, and metadata management processes. Experience working with large datasets and cloud-based storage solutions.General Skills: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with imagery, geospatial, drone, LiDAR, point cloud, or other unstructured datasets.Familiarity with data architecture concepts from ingestion through storage and retrieval.Exposure to annotation workflows, machine learning data preparation, or human-in-the-loop review processes.Experience with Python, scripting, or automation tools.Knowledge of data governance and data quality practices.Compensation & BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.