Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Awetomaton Awetomaton is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support an existing customer by building and maintaining ingestion, transformation, and delivery pipelines that support cost analytics and chargeback reporting. In this role you will design and operate scalable data systems that transform raw data from Kubernetes platforms, AWS, and other internal sources into reliable, well‑structured datasets for downstream use. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher and have 5 or more years of experience. Position can be performed out of St. Louis, MO (preferred) or Dayton, OH. Active Top Secret security clearance required . Candidate expected to start in mid‑May 2026. Criteria for Success Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements Strong understanding of cloud data pipelines, data warehousing solutions, and ETL/ELT orchestration tools Proficient in defining data standards, data frameworks, and ensuring data quality Required Experience and Skills Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for: Cloud cost and usage reporting data (AWS CUR 2.0 or similar) Platform usage (Prometheus‑style telemetry systems) Customer, organizational, and billing datasets Strong experience with AWS data stack (Glue, Athena, Lambda, S3, Step Functions) Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, or similar data‑centric technologies Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, Step Functions) Experience designing data lake and/or data warehouse structures for cost and financial data Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality frameworks, schema evolution, and lineage Understanding of large‑scale, cost‑efficient data processing Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline Desired Education and Experience Master of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Familiarity with data management/governance platforms Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics) Background in working with federal government, Department of Defense, and/or the Intelligence Community Benefits We provide industry‑leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Flexible time off totaling 36 days per year; no approvals required 100 % 401(k) company match up to IRS annual limits (up to $24,500 for 2026) Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA); we pay 95 % of employee premiums including family plans Tech & Wellness reimbursement of $3,000 per year; no approvals required Annual profit sharing as 401(k) contribution; amount depends on company performance MacBook laptop and well‑equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on‑the‑go #J-18808-Ljbffr Awetomaton, Ltd.