GDH
GDH

AWS Cloud Architect / Data Architect

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The Database Architect will design, modernize, and support enterprise data platforms across AWS and on-premises environments. This role will lead cloud migration, database modernization, hybrid architecture, and secure integration initiatives. The position requires strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, database performance, cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership. The architect will collaborate with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement enterprise-scale database and cloud solutions across AWS and on-premises environments.
  • Lead migrations of legacy databases and applications to AWS platforms.
  • Design hybrid cloud architectures that enable secure communication between cloud-based and on-premises applications.
  • Create enterprise data models, entity-relationship diagrams, logical and physical data models, and target-state architecture roadmaps.
  • Implement highly available, secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions.
  • Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, capacity planning, and workload analysis.
  • Support data warehousing, ETL/ELT, data replication, metadata management, and data governance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to align architecture with organizational goals.
  • Provide technical leadership for cloud modernization, application integration, and data architecture initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, automation, infrastructure as code, and implementation standards.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data architecture, database architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
  • Active TS clearance required at the time of hire.
  • Proven experience migrating enterprise applications and databases from on-premises environments to AWS.
  • Strong experience designing hybrid cloud solutions with secure cloud-to-on-premises connectivity.
  • Expertise with AWS services including EC2, RDS, Aurora, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, AWS Database Migration Service, and AWS Schema Conversion Tool.
  • Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
  • Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, data modeling, enterprise architecture, and systems integration.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Jenkins, PowerShell, and Python.
  • Knowledge of identity and access management, role-based access control, encryption, security governance, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Database Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect certification, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $59.00 - $63.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from any approved location within the United States.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113973
  • Posted 1 hour ago

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About GDH

GDH is a premier workforce solutions and professional services provider helping organizations modernize, secure, and scale their technology ecosystems. With expertise across AI, Data, Security, Cloud, Application Development, Digital Infrastructure, and Business Transformation, we help clients accelerate innovation, optimize operations, and achieve measurable business outcomes. Our capabilities span AI and data engineering, intelligent automation, cybersecurity, cloud and platform transformation, application development and modernization, DevOps, networking, infrastructure operations, project and program management, business analysis, creative and digital services, and more. Through contract staffing, project-based engagements, managed services, and direct hire solutions, we deliver the specialized talent and delivery expertise organizations need to move forward with confidence.
 
At GDH, our culture statement, "We Care About People," is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. This dedication has earned us multiple ClearlyRated awards, including Best of Staffing for Client, Talent, and Employee Satisfaction, as well as Best Staffing Firms for Women.
 
In addition to staffing, our Professional Services division provides expertise in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and program and project management, helping clients execute critical initiatives seamlessly. Our managed services solutions offer a strategic approach to workforce management, allowing businesses to streamline operations, reduce hiring risks, and improve overall efficiency.
 
While we specialize in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Consumer, Energy, Government, and Technology sectors, our capabilities extend across all industries. With a nationwide presence, deep market insights, and a people-first approach, we combine industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to create workforce solutions that deliver measurable results.
 
At GDH, we are committed to building long-term partnerships by providing exceptional service, high-quality talent, and strategic workforce solutions that adapt to evolving business needs. Whether you need a single specialist or a full project team, GDH is your trusted partner for hiring, workforce solutions, and business transformation.
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