DevOps/Data Engineer

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Swoon

Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Swoon was built on the foundation of agility, client-centric service, and deep industry expertise. Our team not only understands the technology and professional services landscape but is actively immersed in it—engaging daily with top-tier talent across key sectors.

Today, Swoon stands as one of the fastest-growing talent and consulting firms, proudly serving clients across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Mexico. With a growing portfolio of Fortune 1000 clients, numerous “Best-of” accolades, and a vast, dynamic talent network, we continue to make a meaningful impact in the staffing industry.

Role Summary

Join a transformative Product Analytics team within the airline industry, where you’ll help shape the future of enterprise data architecture. As a Data/DevOps Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in building scalable data pipelines, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and enabling CI/CD practices on AWS. You’ll work at the intersection of DevOps, data engineering, and cloud technology to deliver production-ready solutions that drive operational efficiency and unlock actionable insights.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and solving complex data challenges at scale.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines in a distributed cloud environment.

  • Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to automate deployments.

  • Enable and support AWS-based data infrastructure for production workloads.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge batch and streaming data solutions.

  • Support repository and deployment processes using CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

  • Write scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operations.

  • Provide technical guidance to peers and lead initiatives to optimize cloud infrastructure.

  • Assist with Dynamics 365 configurations and license management (light support).

  • Support portal-based configuration, data integration, and DevOps enablement activities.

  • Contribute to integration and migration efforts involving GitHub and Azure DevOps.

  • Stay hands-on with technologies like Databricks, AWS Glue, Lambda, S3, and Airflow.

  • Participate in Agile development workflows, collaborating with product owners, project managers, and engineering leads.


Top 5 Required Skillsets

  • DevOps Automation & Tooling

  • AWS Cloud Services (e.g., Lambda, S3, Redshift, RDS)

  • Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

  • Python (for scripting and automation)

  • CI/CD Pipeline Configuration (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)


Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Blue-Green Deployment Strategies

  • Kubernetes & Containerization

  • Ansible Playbook Development

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Fabric

  • Experience with large-scale enterprise or airline industry data systems


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps roles

  • Expertise in working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets

  • Strong SQL and database knowledge (BigQuery, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

  • Hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and data orchestration tools

  • Familiar with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/delivery processes

  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field

  • Prior experience in the transportation or airline industry

  • Exposure to analytics platforms such as Quantum Metrics or Akamai

  • AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)

  • Experience with data visualization, validation, and stakeholder communication


Interview Process

  • Step 1: Initial video interview

  • Step 2: In-person interview (onsite at Chicago location)

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