Job Title : AWS Data Engineer

bluCognition is an AI/ML based start-up specializing in developing data products leveraging alternative data sources and providing servicing support to our clients in financial services sector. Founded in 2017, by some very named senior professionals from the financial services industry, the company is headquartered in the US, with the delivery centre based in Pune.

We build all our solutions while leveraging the latest technology stack in AI, ML and NLP combined with decades of experience in risk management at some of the largest financial services firms in the world. Our clients are some of the biggest and the most progressive names in the financial services industry.

We are entering a significant growth phase and are looking for individuals with entrepreneurial mindset who wants us to join in this exciting journey. https://www.blucognition.com

The Role : We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines and cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop systems that support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines using AWS services.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes and automate data workflows for real-time and batch data ingestion.
• Optimize data storage solutions (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, DynamoDB) for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Build and maintain data lakes and data warehouses following best practices for security, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve the reliability and quality of data systems.
• Implement data quality checks, logging, and error handling in data pipelines.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform for environment management.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AWS services and big data technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience working as a data engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as:
• AWS Glue
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon S3
• Amazon Redshift
• Amazon RDS
• Amazon EMR
• AWS Step Functions
• Proficiency in SQL and Python .
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehouse architecture.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or AWS Managed Workflows.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments (IAM, KMS, VPC, etc.).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good to have - AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience with real-time data streaming technologies like Kinesis or Kafka.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of machine learning data preparation and MLOps workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.