DataStaff, Inc is seeking an AWS/ETL Technical Lead for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC
* hybrid (local candidates only)
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a technical lead to support the project manager and technical project manager by handling technical responsibilities across multiple pipelines involved in the data modernization initiative for the department. This role involves providing expertise and guidance to ensure the successful execution of technical aspects within the project.
This role will provide guidance and mentorship to developers, perform thorough code reviews, and promote a collaborative and supportive team environment. Make certain that the team adheres to the project schedule and timeline, maintains high-quality standards, and produces code that is both reliable and efficient. Serve as the intermediary between developers, product managers, and stakeholders, effectively translating requirements into clear technical tasks. Implement best practices and comprehensive documentation to enhance overall efficiency and streamline workflows.
Responsibilities:
Support teams in designing, developing, and testing Java-based, cloud-native applications and backend systems.
Help teams design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines.
Assist teams in analyzing data models and business requirements.
Perform data validation by querying the database to ensure data is accurately inserted, updated, and deleted, maintaining data integrity.
Aid teams in designing, creating, and executing test cases.
Support teams in validating back-end logic and data processing that may not be immediately visible through the user interface.
Collaborate closely with developers and business analysts to understand data needs and guarantee thorough test coverage.
Assist teams in using AWS services within application architecture.
Required Skills:
7 Years - Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud
7 Years - Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
7 Years - Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.
7 Years - Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems
7 Years - Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data
7 Years - Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools
7 Years - Experience in software development with hands-on skills in Java - strong Java, J2EE, Java Spring framework & hibernate technology.
7 Years - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
2 Years - Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight)
AWS Certification
State Government experience