SMX is looking for a Cloud Data Architect who has hands-on experience with leading the design and implementation of an AWS big data solution which would include data warehousing and/or data lake approaches. This role would recommend and design innovative data solutions using AWS cloud-native services. This person would also guide applications teams to adapt their application to leverage AWS Data Analysis Services. Additionally, this role will be a team player who engineers and supports data solutions and operations. This is a full-time position which is primarily remote but may require quarterly travel to the client’s office located in Washington, DC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement data architecture roadmap
• Build relationships with client Chief Data Officer & leadership and Lead Data Scientist
• Designs and oversees implementation of big data and architecture solutions
• Is part of the team that implements and supports data solutions
• Help design and develop database objects (tables, views, etc.) and SQL-based ETL processes in support of the implementation.
• Maintain optimal data architecture as business requirements evolve and upstream system changes are implemented
Required Skills:
• Experience with implementing data analytics tools in AWS (Redshift, S3, QuickSight)
• Experience with AWS Storage Services (S3 and RDS)
• Experience in AWS Event/Data Processing Services (Lambda, Glue, SageMaker)
• Expert in SQL knowledge
• Experience with ETL Tools (e.g., Python)
• Experience with Reporting/Analytics tools
• Excellent collaboration skills and communication skills
• Experience with administration of users, roles, security policies, etc. on AWS
• Understanding of core AWS services, uses, and AWS architecture best practices
Required Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business Analytics disciplines, or related area
• 3+ years of experience with AWS administration, Redshift, and SQL
Desired Skills:
- Big Data Architecture