AWS Data Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale cloud data platforms and enterprise data solutions. The role requires deep expertise in AWS data services, data warehousing, data modelling, ETL/ELT, big data architecture, real-time data streaming, and enterprise integrations.
Tech Stack : Python, Apache Airflow, AWS S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Kafka, SQS, EventBridge, Fivetran, APIs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and implement scalable, secure, and highly available data architectures on AWS.
- Architect enterprise-scale cloud data platforms supporting batch, streaming, and near-real-time workloads.
- Design end-to-end data pipelines, data platforms, data warehouses, and data integration solutions.
- Establish architecture standards, design principles, and technology roadmaps.
- Design enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and Apache Airflow.
- Design real-time and near-real-time data architectures using Apache Kafka, SQS, and EventBridge.
- Provide technical leadership, architecture governance, and mentoring across data engineering initiatives.
- Ensure data architectures are scalable, maintainable, cost-efficient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience designing enterprise-scale AWS data lakes and data warehouses.
- Experience with real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
- Knowledge of AWS security, IAM, networking, and cost optimization.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices for data platforms.
- Relevant AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Data Engineer.
Educational Qualifications :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Skills
AWS, Data Architect, Data Engineering, ETL, Big Data, Apache Airflow, Python, Kafka, DataLake, Data Warehousing