AWS TECHNICAL LEAD- REMOTE

Salary : $140,000-$150,000+ bonus eligible (commensurate with experience)

Who We Are

We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction.

Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes.

We firmly believe in the power of imagination, constantly asking ourselves, “What If?” We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its’ various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023. In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with deep expertise in AWS Cloud and Python, backed by a strong foundation in data engineering. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable data solutions that power enterprise platforms and analytics. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, data architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to enable high-quality data integration, automation, and governance across the organization.
The primary function of this role is focused on Master Data Management (MDM), with AWS-based data engineering experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native data solutions using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Redshift, S3, and Step Functions.
• Develop and optimize robust data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and delivery using Python and AWS tools.
• Work with product and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic priorities and roadmap objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to data engineering teams, fostering best practices in coding, design, testing, and DevOps.
• Oversee Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery tracking using tools like Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Ensure operational excellence by monitoring data solutions, proactively addressing issues, and ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with data governance, analytics, and architecture teams to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Leverage AI/ML and generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to improve automation, development speed, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by driving innovation in DevOps, workflow automation, and engineering processes.
• Optional: Apply MDM best practices to help maintain data consistency and integrity across domains such as customer, product, or vendor.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config to support observability and operational efficiency.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Higher degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and driving the end-to-end delivery of cloud-based data solutions.
• Proficiency in Python for building data workflows, APIs, and automation scripts.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, particularly those supporting data engineering and analytics (e.g., Glue, S3, Redshift, Lambda, Step Functions).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and integration strategies (batch, APIs, streaming).
• Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MDM tools like Informatica MDM, Reltio, Stibo is a plus.
• AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, Data Analytics) is highly desirable.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Hands-on experience with Lakehouse architecture using AWS services (Glue, S3, Redshift, Athena, Lake Formation).
• Exposure to data cataloging, lineage, and governance tools.
• Experience integrating with platforms like ServiceNow.

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Compass Digital maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:  1429212

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