AWS Data Engineer

Austin, TX

Posted: 10/13/2025 Recruiting Division: Information Technology Job Number: EB-2125336536 Pay Rate: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Job Description


AWS Data Engineer

Remote - BUT Seeking Candidate in KANSAS CITY AREA!



Morgan Hunter is one of the oldest, largest, and most recognizable recruiting firms in the Kansas City Metro. We specialize in locating and evaluating high-performing professionals for direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire positions on behalf of local and national organizations.



We are actively seeking a hands on, fulltime employee functioning as a REMOTE Lead Data Engineer (AWS), playing a key role in ensuring the successful delivery and optimization of technical data solutions in support of a niche teams within an insurance company. Your primary responsibility is to collaborate with members to deliver high-quality data solutions. This position requires technical expertise and effective communication to support both new implementations and enhancements to existing systems.



Position Summary:

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery and optimization of technical solutions in support of a value stream team.Your primary responsibility is to collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business objectives. This position requires technical expertise and effective communication to support both new implementations and enhancements to existing systems.When possible, solution design should be modern, flexible, scalable, and decoupled.



Technical Skills:
  • AWS: Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, Batch, S3, DynamoDB
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL Server (queries, SSIS, SSRS), and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for supporting legacy solutions.
  • Experience with project management software (e.G., Jira), GitHub
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies.
  • Understanding of SDLC processes, best practices, testing, deployment, and version control systems.
  • Proficient in data validation and data cleansing practices.



Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience



Experience: 6-10 years
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification





If interested in this role, please contact Eric Walters, 913-409-1152 ericw@morganhunter.Com
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