[Remote] Cloud Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EXL is seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join their Data Engineering team. The role involves architecting, implementing, and managing scalable data solutions on AWS, collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into maintainable solutions, and ensuring data quality and governance.ResponsibilitiesDesign, development, and optimization of large-scale, reliable, and secure data pipelines and data lake architecture on AWSArchitect and implement end-to-end data solutions, including data ingestion, storage, transformation, and analytics using AWS services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, Athena, RDS, etc.)Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and maintainable solutionsOversee migration of data from legacy systems to AWS-based data lakes and data warehousesDevelop and enforce standards for data quality, security, and governanceDrive the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code practices within the data engineering teamEnsure solutions are cost-effective, performant, and aligned with enterprise data strategyStay current with advancements in AWS technologies and data engineering trends and evaluate new tools and frameworks for potential adoptionTroubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical leadership in problem resolutionSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field6+ years of experience in data engineeringExtensive hands-on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR/Spark, Kinesis, Athena, RDS, API Gateway, etc.)Proficient in programming languages such as Python and SQL; experience with Shell scripting and Scala is a plusStrong experience designing, implementing, and managing data lakes, data warehouses, and data ingestion pipelines on AWSProven experience with ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and big data frameworksDemonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach engineers in a collaborative team environmentExperience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skillsAWS Solutions Architect or AWS Data Engineer certificationExperience with real-time streaming technologiesKnowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practicesFamiliarity with Lakehouse architecture and modern data platformsCompany OverviewEXL is a provider of Transformation and Outsourcing services to Global 1000 companies in multiple industries It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.exlservice.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEXL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.