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AWS Data Architect / Supply Chain & MFG Data Lead with AWS Services exp -Plano TX - Hybrid work Weekly 3 days onsite
Requisition Name: IoT-AUTO-Supply Chain & MFG Data Lead
Start Date: 12/15/2025
Duration: 28 Weeks
Services Location: TX/Plano
Hybrid work Weekly 3 days onsite
Description Of Services:
Job Summary: We are seeking a Data Lead with expertise in AWS and Databricks to lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong solution design experience, a deep understanding of cloud-based data architectures, and a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and projects. As a Data Lead, you will work closely with senior leadership, data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to create scalable and efficient data solutions that drive business insights, decision-making, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Solution Design & Architecture Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data solutions on AWS, Databricks,Snowflake platforms. Lead the architecture and implementation of data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time data streams. Ensure scalable, reliable, and cost-effective data architectures leveraging cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to define data models, storage strategies, and integration patterns. Optimize performance and cost of cloud-based data systems while maintaining data quality and governance. 2. Stakeholder Management Engage with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions. Present technical findings and data insights to non-technical business leaders in a clear and actionable way. Drive strategic discussions on data governance, security, and compliance with business leaders. Act as the primary point of contact for all data-related initiatives across departments. 3. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and data scientists, ensuring high performance and professional development. Facilitate communication between business teams and technical teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. Promote best practices in data engineering, cloud solutions, and software development methodologies. Manage resource allocation and project delivery to meet deadlines and quality standards. 4. Data Governance & Security Oversee the implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring data privacy, compliance, and security standards are met. Work with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and others. Implement and monitor best practices in data security, including encryption, access controls, and auditing. 5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the data and cloud domains, particularly in AWS and Databricks. Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation to improve data operations and increase business value. Proactively recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance the data ecosystem and business capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Skills: AWS Services: Proficiency in AWS data services such as Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, and EMR.
Databricks: Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark-based data processing, and the Databricks Unified Analytics Platform. Data Engineering: Expertise in building and managing large-scale data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integrations. Cloud Data Architecture: Strong knowledge of cloud-based data architectures, data lakes, and data warehouses.
Programming: Experience in Python, Scala, SQL, and other relevant programming languages.
Data Modeling: Expertise in designing and implementing relational and non-relational data models.
Data Governance: Understanding of data governance, data privacy, and compliance best practices (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for data solutions.
Business & Leadership Skills:
Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in engaging with senior business stakeholders, translating business needs into data solutions, and managing expectations.
Team Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Project Management: Experience managing multiple data projects simultaneously, with an understanding of agile methodologies and project delivery best practices.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize data systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Big Data, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, or similar certifications.
Experience with BI Tools: Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker). Industry Experience: Experience in Supply Chain /MFG is a plus.
Deliverables:
-Process Flows -Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members -Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility -Participate in data conversion and data maintenance -Provide best practice and industry specific solutions -Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions -Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed. -Participate as a team member of the team -Perform other duties as assigned.