Lead Data Platform Engineer - AWS China
Location: Addison, TX
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
IDR is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer - AWS China to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role is ideal for a senior cloud/data engineering leader with deep experience in AWS China environments and the ability to support complex big data modernization efforts in a global organization. Chinese language skills are highly preferred, and we are especially interested in candidates who are bilingual in English and Chinese. This position will play a key role in leading cloud data initiatives and supporting the transition of big data processes to the public cloud.
Position Overview for the Lead Data Platform Engineer - AWS China:- Lead day-to-day execution across cloud solutions architecture and data platform initiatives, with a strong focus on AWS China, automation, operational support, and deployment of cloud technologies.
- Serve as a technical and people leader for teams engaged in cloud data projects, promoting collaboration, mentoring, training, and engineering best practices.
- Build, test, and optimize cloud-based data processes that align with business needs, scalability goals, and long-term platform strategy.
- Support the deployment and management of big data applications in AWS China using AWS-native services and open-source technologies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable, efficient, and secure cloud data solutions across production and non-production environments.
- Help drive cloud strategy and execution for data platforms supporting complex enterprise needs, including roadmap planning and delivery leadership.
- Strong experience working in AWS China environments is highly preferred.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Chinese are highly preferred, and we are targeting candidates who can effectively operate in both languages.
- Industry experience with AWS components, open-source cloud provisioning tools, big data tools and practices, and CI/CD processes.
- Experience configuring and tuning Informatica.
- Experience working within public cloud environments supporting both production and non-production workloads.
- Proven experience leading people directly and/or through other leaders.
- Experience leading large-scale projects, solving complex business problems, and building/executing multi-year roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to your success
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row
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