Lead Data Engineer – AWSExperience: 10–12 YearsLocation: Cairo, Egypt (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer with deep expertise in AWS to architect, lead, and oversee the development of enterprise-grade, scalable data platforms. The role demands strong technical leadership, solution architecture skills, and ownership of end-to-end data engineering initiatives. The candidate will mentor teams, drive best practices, and ensure secure, high-performance, and cost-optimized data solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead design and implementation of batch and real-time data pipelines on AWSArchitect and implement ETL/ELT solutions using AWS Glue, Spark on EMR, and other AWS-native servicesLead workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow (MWAA)Architect serverless data processing solutions with AWS LambdaDesign enterprise-grade data warehousing solutions using Amazon RedshiftDevelop and enforce data storage strategies using Amazon S3 and DynamoDBImplement and govern data cataloging, governance, and access control using AWS DataZoneEstablish monitoring, logging, and observability using Amazon CloudWatchDrive performance optimization, scalability, and cost efficiencyTroubleshoot complex data processing and infrastructure issuesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Analytics, BI, Data Science, and Business teamsProvide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineersEnsure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance standardsParticipate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term data strategyRequired Skills & Experience10–12 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles5+ years of hands-on experience designing enterprise-grade AWS solutionsExpertise with: AWS Glue, Amazon EMR (Spark), AWS Lambda, Apache Airflow (MWAA), Amazon EC2, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Redshift, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS DataZone, Amazon S3Strong programming skills in PythonAdvanced SQL skills with performance tuning expertiseStrong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star/Snowflake), ETL/ELT best practicesExperience designing scalable, distributed data processing systemsProven experience in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisionsExperience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environmentsNice to HaveAWS Professional Certification (Solutions Architect / Data Analytics Specialty)Experience with real-time streaming (Kinesis, Kafka)Exposure to metadata management, data lineage, and governance toolsExpertise in cost optimization strategies in AWSExperience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms