Data Cloud Engineer

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Data Cloud Engineer to join our team in Bucharest, Romania. 

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Data Engineer with a strong focus on cloud platforms to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based data solutions that support our business objectives. This position is ideal for candidates with foundational data engineering skills who are eager to deepen their expertise in cloud technologies and scalable data systems.

AECOM is seeking a talented Data Cloud Engineer to join our growing team of analytics experts.  

As a Data Engineer, your primary focus will be on leveraging cloud platforms to build and maintain robust data solutions. You will:

1. Cloud-Based Data Infrastructure:

• Design and implement scalable data storage solutions using cloud services such as AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or Google Cloud Storage.
• Build and manage cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse Analytics).
• Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost-efficiency.

2. Data Pipeline Development:

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).
• Automate data ingestion and transformation processes from diverse sources, ensuring scalability and reliability.

3. Cloud Orchestration & Automation:

• o Implement workflow orchestration using tools like Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or Google Composer.
• o Automate deployment and monitoring of data solutions using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

4. Data Governance & Security:

• Ensure data security and compliance with cloud-specific best practices (e.g., IAM roles, encryption, access controls).
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and infrastructure using cloud-native monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Stackdriver).

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver cloud-based solutions.
• Provide documentation and technical support for cloud data systems.

6. Continuous Learning:

• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and data engineering best practices.
• Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to code reviews.

This position will offer a hybrid work schedule, including both remote and in office work arrangements based from our office in Bucharest.

Here is what you will do:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Cloud Platform Expertise: hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Familiarity with cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Google BigQuery).

• Understanding of cloud networking and security principles (e.g., VPCs, IAM roles, encryption).

• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala.

• Strong SQL skills for querying and managing relational databases.

• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Kafka.

• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies and tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management).
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or MLOps in the cloud.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at  

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.