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AWS Solution Architect

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

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Eliassen Group

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Storage
Data Modeling
Data Engineering
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Management
Software Design
Roadmaps
Investments
Amazon Redshift
PostgreSQL
Amazon S3
Apache HTTP Server
Migration
Microsoft SQL Server
Data Warehouse
Cloud Computing
Performance Tuning
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ELT
Microsoft Power BI
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Terraform
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Amazon Web Services
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Artificial Intelligence
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Taxes
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Law
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Gmail
Routing
Management Consulting
Life Sciences
SAP BASIS
Military

Summary

Description:
Hybrid 3 on in Charlotte, NC

Our client seeks a Solutions Architect to lead strategy and technical design for an AWS-based analytics ecosystem, guiding the migration of a large on-premises SQL Server data warehouse to cloud-native services. The role will define reference architecture aligned to data fabric and data mesh principles, set enforceable standards, and partner with engineering to deliver performant, governed analytics. Expertise with Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, Apache Iceberg, and BI consumption via Power BI and QuickSight will be essential. The architect will influence roadmaps and ensure alignment across data engineering and analytics stakeholders.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $82.00 to $92.00/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

Support the enterprise data architectural strategy for AWS analytics platforms across multiple business domains.
Define and steward a North Star analytics architecture based on data fabric and data mesh operating models.
Architect the migration of a complex SQL Server data warehouse to AWS with modernized data models and storage formats.
Establish and govern architectural standards for Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, S3-based analytics, Apache Iceberg table design and lifecycle, and analytical data modeling with clear layer separation.
Apply AWS best practices for performance optimization, intelligent scaling, workload isolation, and cost-aware design.
Partner with data engineering teams on ETL/ELT flows, pipeline patterns, and orchestration while remaining hands-on.
Oversee analytics consumption layers with Power BI and AWS QuickSight to align with upstream data design.
Lead architecture reviews, solution design sessions, and technical decision forums with engineering and business stakeholders.
Advise leaders on roadmaps, investments, and long-term platform evolution.

Experience Requirements:

10+ years in data warehousing, analytics architecture, or large-scale data platform design.
Proven experience architecting AWS analytics with Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, Amazon S3, and Apache Iceberg or similar open table formats.
Record of leading migrations from on-premises SQL Server data warehouses to cloud-native architectures.
Strong understanding of data fabric and data mesh concepts, including domain ownership, data products, and federated governance.
Deep familiarity with AWS performance optimization patterns for analytical workloads.
Solid understanding of modern ETL/ELT pipelines, ingestion patterns, and transformation strategies.
Experience supporting enterprise BI platforms including Microsoft Power BI and AWS QuickSight.
Ability to lead through influence, set architectural direction, and translate strategy into enforceable standards.
Strong communication skills with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience with AWS Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudWatch (preferred).
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, and observability platforms (preferred).
Experience in large, regulated, or highly federated enterprises (preferred).
Exposure to CI/CD, infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation, and platform automation (preferred).
AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect - Professional or Data Analytics - Specialty (preferred).
Experience designing semantic layers or enterprise analytics frameworks for self-service BI (preferred).

Education Requirements:

AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect - Professional or Data Analytics - Specialty (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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