Senior Data Engineer – AWS

NorthBay Solutions · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-02-25

Senior Data Engineer – AWSExperience: 5–7 YearsLocation: Cairo, Egypt (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewWe are looking for a skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong AWS expertise to design, develop, and optimize cloud-based data pipelines and solutions. The role involves hands-on development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and contributing to scalable, high-performance data platforms. The ideal candidate has solid AWS experience, strong programming skills, and an understanding of data engineering best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain batch and real-time data pipelines on AWSImplement ETL/ELT solutions using AWS Glue, Spark on EMR, and other AWS servicesAssist in workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow (MWAA)Support serverless data processing using AWS LambdaParticipate in designing data warehousing solutions using Amazon RedshiftDesign and manage data storage strategies with Amazon S3 and DynamoDBApply data governance and access controls using AWS DataZoneMonitor and troubleshoot data platform issues using Amazon CloudWatchCollaborate with Analytics, BI, Data Science, and Business teamsWrite clean, efficient code, and perform peer code reviewsFollow security, compliance, and data governance standardsRequired Skills & Experience5–7 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles3+ years of hands-on experience designing data solutions on AWSProficiency 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 expertiseUnderstanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star/Snowflake), ETL/ELT best practicesFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environmentsProblem-solving and analytical skillsNice to HaveAWS Professional Certification (Solutions Architect / Data Analytics Specialty)Experience with real-time streaming (Kinesis, Kafka)Exposure to data governance and metadata management toolsKnowledge of cost optimization in AWS

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