AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead AWS Data Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of cloud-native healthcare data platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS Data & Analytics services, enterprise data architecture, DataOps practices, and large-scale data integration initiatives.

This role will serve as the technical lead for cloud data modernization initiatives, providing architectural direction, hands-on engineering oversight, governance guidance, and project leadership to ensure successful delivery of secure, scalable, and business-aligned data solutions.

The Lead AWS Data Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, data engineers, governance teams, and client leadership to drive successful implementation of modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems., Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale AWS Data Lake and Lakehouse solutions.
• Define scalable data architectures using modern cloud-native services and best practices.
• Design and implement data ingestion, transformation, integration, storage, and consumption frameworks.
• Establish enterprise data standards, architecture principles, and reusable design patterns.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Cloud Data Engineering Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to data engineering teams.
• Guide the development of automated ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS-native services.
• Review solution designs, code, and deployment strategies to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.

Data Governance & Quality

• Support implementation of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, and stewardship practices.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to establish data quality standards and monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

DataOps & DevOps

• Define and implement DataOps practices across development, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment processes.
• Promote version control, release management, monitoring, and operational governance practices.
• Drive adoption of Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Project & Stakeholder Leadership

• Collaborate with project managers to support project planning, estimation, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Participate in project governance, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
• Provide technical guidance during project planning, sprint reviews, architecture reviews, and steering committee meetings.
• Support vendor, client, and cross-functional team coordination activities.
• Mentor junior architects, engineers, and technical team members.

Experience in public sector and cloud native health data infrastructure is strongly preferred., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field., * 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Data Management.

• 7+ years of hands-on AWS cloud experience.
• 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise Data Lake, Lakehouse, or Analytics platforms.
• Experience leading cloud data modernization and migration initiatives.
• Experience working with healthcare, payer, provider, government, or regulated industry datasets.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and managing client-facing engagements.

Technical Skills

AWS Data & Analytics

• AWS Glue
• Amazon S3
• AWS Lake Formation
• Amazon Athena
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon Redshift
• AWS Step Functions
• AWS CloudWatch
• AWS IAM

Programming & Data Engineering

• Python
• SQL
• PySpark
• Shell Scripting

Infrastructure & Automation

• Terraform
• CloudFormation (preferred)
• Git
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD Pipelines

Data Management

• Data Modeling
• Metadata Management
• Data Cataloging
• Data Governance
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Quality Frameworks
• Data Lineage

Methodologies

• Agile / Scrum
• DevOps / DataOps
• SDLC Best Practices, * AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Technical Team Leadership
• Solution Ownership
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Planning & Estimation
• Risk & Issue Management
• Executive Communication
• Vendor Coordination
• Resource Mentoring & Coaching
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making

Required Domain Experience

• Healthcare Data Platforms
• Claims and Encounter Data
• Hospital Discharge Data
• Population Health Analytics
• Government/Public Sector Data Programs
• Data Modernization Initiatives
• Regulatory and Compliance Reporting

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States. we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.