Senior Data Engineer AWS

Senior Data Engineer AWS

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
Job Type: Full Time

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a Senior Data Engineer AWS to support a major Customer Data Asset initiative for our client in Newark, NJ. This work focuses on centralizing customer-level data and enabling advanced analytics and customer insights across the enterprise.

The Senior Data Engineer will build and maintain AWS-native data pipelines, integrate SAP, Salesforce, OKTA, and other systems, and develop optimized Redshift structures. This role requires strong cloud data engineering experience and the ability to deliver in a fast-moving enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ingest SAP, Salesforce, Google Analytics, OKTA, and other sources into AWS S3 Raw

• Curate and transform datasets into the Curated layer using Python, PySpark, and SQL

• Build and maintain ELT and ETL pipelines with AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, DMS, and AppFlow

• Design and optimize Redshift tables, views, and materialized views

• Implement CI or CD practices using GitHub and follow client governance standards

• Integrate with on-prem and SaaS systems through Simplement, MuleSoft, OKTA, and JAMS

• Use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Secrets Manager for monitoring and security

• Maintain metadata and lineage using AWS Glue Data Catalog

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field required

• Master’s degree preferred

• 8 or more years of experience in data engineering with strong AWS cloud experience

• Hands-on expertise with Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, S3, Redshift, DMS, and AppFlow

• Strong Python, PySpark, and advanced SQL

• Experience with SAP and Salesforce integrations preferred

• Ability to operate independently and deliver high-quality work at enterprise scale

• AWS certifications are a plus

• Ability to meet client security and compliance requirements including eligibility for 810 access which may require United States citizenship or permanent residency.

• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified Developer Associate

• Experience with Snowflake or Databricks is a plus

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

• Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

• Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

• Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

• Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $175,000 annually, based on a full-time equivalent schedule. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.