AWS Data Architect

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platforms
• 3+ years of hands on experience with AWS cloud services
• Strong expertise in:
  • Data warehousing and data lake architectures
  • Distributed systems and big data technologies
• Experience with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Strong knowledge of security, IAM, networking, and compliance in AWS

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platforms
• 3+ years of hands on experience with AWS cloud services
• Strong expertise in:
  • Data warehousing and data lake architectures
  • SQL and data modeling (star/snowflake schemas)
  • ETL/ELT frameworks and orchestration
• Solid understanding of:
  • Distributed systems and big data technologies
  • Streaming and real time data processing
• Experience with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Strong knowledge of security, IAM, networking, and compliance in AWS
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred / Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka
• Exposure to AWS Lake Formation, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, and lineage tools
• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads on AWS (SageMaker)
• Prior experience in regulated industries (Banking, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail)

AWS Certifications (Preferred)
AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified Database Specialty