AWS Data Architect - Federal

ship required due to this being a Federal Contract.

Introduction

We are looking for a Data Architect to Architect, Design and build capabilities for a cutting-edge, cloud-based big data analytics platform and Portal/Transactional application.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple products simultaneously and effectively. Communicate and collaborate with stake holders and meet commitments as planned
• Understand requirements and render those as architectural data models that will operate at a large scale and high performance, advise on how to implement these architectural models into cloud native database technologies
• Document data management best practices, standards and reference architecture. Publish data models for development team and BA’s reference
• Investigate and advise on data quality and ways to improve system reliability and performance
• Collaborate with peer data architects and application architects to eliminate duplication of work and bring common standards. Take lead on impact analysis of DDL/DML changes
• Discuss and escalate potential risk in the current and planned implementations
• Implement best practices in Data Security and audit in a timely manner. Develop and automate where possible
• Partner with app. engineering in product development and lead in selection of best of breed data management technologies in cloud
• Conduct data architecture evaluation and report on deficiencies
• Participate in planning and effort estimation
• Work towards creating an enterprise level data strategy to create best value by using “data as asset”
• Ensure CI/CD pipeline and release practices are followed consistently

Qualifications

• Bachelor''''s degree with a major or specialized courses in Information Technology or commensurate experience
• 7+ years proven experience with a combination of the following:
• Experience in designing and delivering cross functional data solutions, data pipelines and data delivery using advanced technologies
• Design of big data solutions and use of common tools (Hadoop, Spark, etc.)
• Relational and Analytical SQL databases, especially Postgres and Redshift
• AWS cloud services: EC2, S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, SageMaker, QuickSight, Config, Security Hub, Inspector
• Experience in Data Management Best Practices
• Working experience in Agile development methodologies; SDLC
• Must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems, and products
• Must be resourceful and creative in identifying ways to mitigate issues and risks to avoid project delays
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Due to this being a Federal contract, ship is required