AWS Data Engineer (Contract)

  • Location

    Santa Monica

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Maisie Hockings

  • Contact email:

    m.hockings@ioassociates.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH159057_1744829176

  • Duration:

    6 - 12 months

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

๐Ÿšจ Contract Opportunity: AWS Data Lead Engineer - Life Sciences

๐Ÿ“ Location: Onsite in Santa Monica, CA (5 days/week during initial period - mandatory)
๐Ÿ“… Duration: 6-12 months
๐Ÿ’ผ Type: Contract
๐Ÿ’ฐ Rate: Competitive (C2C/W2 available)

iO Associates is working with a leading life sciences organization in Santa Monica, CA, to support their search for an experienced AWS Data Lead Engineer for a key data transformation program.

This role will see you working at the heart of a regulated, FDA-validated environment - leading AWS-based data architecture and supporting analytics, governance, and stakeholder delivery efforts.


๐Ÿ” Key Requirements:

  • Senior-level experience with AWS data engineering tools (Glue, S3, Redshift, Lambda, etc.)

  • Proven background in data pipeline architecture, governance, and platform leadership

  • Strong stakeholder-facing and customer engagement skills

  • Experience working with or building FDA-validated systems

  • Familiarity with healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries preferred


โ—Important:

This role requires full-time onsite presence in Santa Monica, CA during the initial engagement period.
Please do not apply if you are not currently local or unable to be onsite - remote applicants will not be considered.


This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the life sciences space while working with cutting-edge AWS data infrastructure. Interviews are being scheduled now.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply now or get in touch to find out more.