Senior AWS Data Engineer

Decision Inc. is hiring a Senior AWS Data Engineer to join its Data, Information & Analytics practice. You will design, build and maintain data platforms and integration solutions using native AWS services, working with experienced consultants to deliver data that supports analytics, reporting and AI/ML work. The role covers the full data engineering lifecycle, from building pipelines and supporting cloud migrations to delivering enterprise-scale data platforms.

What you will do

You will be assigned a portfolio of client engagements and expected to:

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Build and optimise cloud-based data lakes and data processing solutions using native AWS services.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform and curate data from a variety of source systems.
• Implement data quality, monitoring and error-handling processes to ensure reliable data delivery.
• Optimise data solutions for performance, scalability, security and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Support CI/CD practices, Infrastructure as Code and operational excellence across the data estate.
• Contribute to engineering best practices.

Technical skills

• Strong experience with native AWS data services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Lake Formation and related services.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and Apache Spark (PySpark).
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-based data solutions.
• Understanding of data modelling, data quality and data governance principles.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.

Experience

• 5+ years of data engineering experience, including hands-on delivery on AWS.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines and analytics solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security and performance optimisation.

Preferred qualifications

• AWS Data Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate certification.
• Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to AI/ML data engineering workloads.

About Decision Inc.

Decision Inc. describes itself as a global digital partner that helps businesses reinvent themselves. The company says its teams have worked with more than 400 clients globally over the past 15 years, providing expertise to build, operate and optimise digital businesses. It works with technologies including Microsoft, SAP, Qlik, Snowflake, Alteryx, Automation Anywhere and Workday Adaptive Insights. The company has three cross-functional teams — Functional and Specialist Consulting, Development, and Engineering — based in four global offices.

Decision Inc. says it develops its people through mentorship, continuous learning and project experience, and points to a track record of supporting long-term technical and career growth.

Location

The role is based in South Africa.