AWS EMR developer

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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Job Summary: We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer who is passionate about data processing and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of API calls, experience in writing data pipelines, and familiarity with AWS DevOps tools such as Code Deploy and Jenkins. This role will focus on automating infrastructure deployments, writing validation checks, and enhancing our data processing capabilities using AWS EMR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage AWS EMR clusters for large-scale data processing tasks.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Code Deploy to automate deployment processes.
• Write and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, including reading and interpreting Terraform plans for effective infrastructure deployment.
• Create, execute, and optimize data pipelines to run Bash or Python scripts for automating deployments and validation checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement efficient workflows for data processing and infrastructure management.
• Ensure high availability and performance of EMR jobs and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Document processes, workflows, and architectural designs for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Implement best practices for security, governance, and compliance within the AWS environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with AWS EMR, including configuration and management of EMR clusters.
• Strong understanding of API development and integration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS DevOps tools, including Code Deploy, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management, including the ability to read and interpret plans.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automation tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack).
• Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark).

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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