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!

• 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 implementation of Infrastructure as Code (Ia
  C) solutions using Terraform and Cloud
  Formation.
• Lead optimisation projects, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Apply hands‑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.

• 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 large‑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 problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyse requirements and propose innovative solutions.
• Experience in writing solution documents and technical documentation.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology