AWS Data Architect

AWS Data Architect
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

AWS Data Architect:

For one of our globally leading tech clients we are urgently looking for an experienced AWS Data Architect for a long contract based in Porto, Portugal.

Its paying well and my client can interview asap

Must Have:
A bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience including the below.

• Demonstrate deep expertise in AWS data services, including Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, and Redshift, with exposure to Azure data services.

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of data governance and security standards across cloud platforms.

• Oversee the implement Infrastructure as Code (Ia
C) solutions using Terraform and Cloud
Formation.

• Lead the optimisation projects, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

• Apply
- on coding skills in Python and SQL to prototype solutions and establish coding standards.

• Develop robust solution architectures with a focus on scalability, performance, security, and cost optimisation.

• Design efficient data models and optimise query performance for large datasets.

• Manage ETL processes and data integration into Redshift, Duck
DB, and Postgre
SQL.

• Set up and manage logging and tracing mechanisms in AWS using services such as Cloud
Trail and X-Ray.

• Implement orchestration solutions using Apache Airflow and AWS Step Functions.

• Utilise Athena for interactive query analysis of large datasets in Amazon S3.

• Provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter expert in cloud data engineering.

• Write comprehensive solution and technical documentation.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends. Challenge business requirements and propose innovative solutions for efficiency and performance improvement.

• The base skills we are searching are:

• Deep expertise in AWS data services, with exposure to Azure data services.

• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ia
C) using Terraform and Cloud
Formation.

• Proven ability to define and enforce data governance and security standards.

• Demonstrated experience leading
- scale data migration and optimisation projects.

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience in prototyping and setting coding standards.

• Experience with Iceberg tables and managing large datasets efficiently.

• Proficiency in designing scalable and efficient data solutions on AWS, following best practices for cloud architecture and infrastructure.

• Experience with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow and AWS Step Functions.

• Knowledge of ETL tools and experience working with large volumes of data, with a preference for experience with Kafka.

• Proactive approach to production monitoring and troubleshooting.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.

• Strong analytical and
- solving skills, with the ability to analyse requirements and propose innovative solutions.

• Experience in writing solution documents and technical documentation.

If this is you, then please do not delay in applying