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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Data Engineer - **Company:** Primary Talent Partners - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,480.0 - $189,280.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Distributed Data Store, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Git, Concourse, Event Driven Architecture, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/48033c94-1f95-417a-b022-0a8e734ee9c7 ## About the Role * 10+ years in Software, Cloud, or Platform Engineering Level: * Senior Engineer trending toward Lead - must show leadership without formal management title Coding: * Strong, current hands-on coding in Python and/or Java; must pass live coding assessment Cloud Platform: * Hands-on AWS experience building enterprise-scale platforms (not just usage/consumption) Data Platforms: * Must show BOTH Data Lake AND Data Pipeline development experience Infrastructure as Code: * Terraform (Enterprise) - able to write, debug, and explain modules/providers Containers/Orchestration: * Kubernetes and Docker in production environments Communication: * Able to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders Required Technical Skills: AWS Services * Category: Services * Compute & Containers: Lambda, EKS, Docker * Storage & Data: S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, Glue (Catalog, ETL, Crawler), Athena, Lake Formation * Security & Access: IAM, Secrets Manager, API Gateway Platform & Software Engineering * Category: Skills * Languages: Python, Java, SQL * Infrastructure: Terraform Enterprise, Infrastructure as Code, Git * Delivery: CI/CD pipelines, API design, microservices, event-driven architecture * Data Tools: Apache Flink, Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg, Distributed data systems Preferred * Streaming & Messaging: Kafka, Kafka Schema Registry * Additional AWS: Step Functions, SNS, SQS, Aurora, EMR, Redshift, CloudWatch, CloudTrail * Tooling: Concourse, Vault/Secrets Management platforms * Architecture: Cloud migration experience, Kubernetes-based microservices, observability/monitoring ## Description Seeking a hands-on Senior/Lead-level Software Engineer who can code, lead technical decisions, mentor engineers, and help shape the strategy of company's enterprise AWS-based data platforms (Swift & FAB) - delivering scalable, secure, and supportable solutions for the entire enterprise. * The Torque Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer operating at or near a Lead Engineer level to help deliver, support, and strategically evolve the enterprise platforms that power company's Data Fabric strategy - including Swift and Fabric Access Bridge (FAB). * This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership. The successful candidate will not only build and support platform capabilities, but will also help determine the most effective and efficient way to deliver them - thinking beyond individual tickets or teams to the enterprise-wide scale, security, governance, and sustainability of these platforms. A technical coding assessment is part of the interview process, and candidates must be able to code hands-on - this is non-negotiable. * Location : Since this will be a hybrid position, candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Charlotte, NC area. At this time this is a location requirement, not a preference - candidates outside the Charlotte area should not be submitted., Beyond day-to-day delivery, this engineer is expected to act as a technical leader for the Torque platform portfolio: * Help define the technical direction and roadmap for Swift, FAB, and related platform capabilities. * Evaluate solution options for scalability, security, supportability, and enterprise-wide impact - not just the immediate ask. * Identify the most effective and efficient way to deliver, favoring standardization, automation, and self-service over one-off fixes. * Mentor and elevate other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and pairing. * Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and consuming product teams to balance speed with long-term platform health., Delivery & Support * Design, build, test, and support cloud-native software and platform services. * Build APIs, automation services, and self-service tooling for platform consumers. * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and improve observability. Strategy & Architecture * Translate ambiguous business needs into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions. * Recommend architecture and design approaches that hold up across many consuming teams. * Contribute to reusable engineering patterns and platform standards. Communication, Engagement & Availability * The Torque Team is primarily NOT co-located, and the majority of collaboration happens through virtual meetings, chat, and written documentation. As a result, strong communication and engagement habits are considered a core job requirement - not a soft "nice to have." Suppliers should weigh these skills as heavily as technical ability when screening candidates. * Must be an active, engaged participant in virtual meetings - camera on, prepared, and contributing rather than passively attending. * Must proactively communicate status, blockers, and risks rather than waiting to be asked, since there is no hallway conversation to catch issues informally. * Must be comfortable driving and participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and troubleshooting sessions over Teams/virtual channels. * Must write clear, concise documentation and async updates that colleagues in different locations and time zones can follow without live explanation. * Must build trust and rapport with distributed teammates and stakeholders through consistent, professional, and personable communication. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)