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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Data Architect - **Company:** Unisoft Technology Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Big Data, Cloud Database, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Security, Data Systems, Data Intelligence, Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Data Streaming, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, System Availability, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9cbba992-ac62-4a4b-996a-f37928b7f037 ## About the Role * 14+ years of overall IT experience with 6+ years in solution architecture, system design, and data management. * Proven experience as a Data Architect, focusing on designing and implementing data solutions in AWS cloud environments. * Extensive knowledge of AWS cloud services, data lake architecture, and big data technologies. * Strong understanding of data modeling principles, governance, and security practices. * Demonstrated expertise in designing data integration solutions and optimizing data processing performance. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. * Leadership skills to guide and mentor junior data architects and collaborate with cross-functional teams. * AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, or AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty, are highly desirable. * Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Join our team as a Senior Data Architect, and be at the forefront of architecting our AWS Cloud-based Lake House to enable data-driven innovation and business success! ## Description * Data Architecture Design: Develop and maintain a robust data architecture strategy for the AWS Cloud-based Lake House, encompassing data modeling, data storage, data processing, and data integration across various AWS services, such as S3, Glue, Athena, and Redshift. * Cloud Data Governance: Define and enforce data governance principles, standards, and best practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. * Data Integration: Design and implement efficient data integration processes, enabling seamless data flow between diverse data sources and the data lake infrastructure. * Performance Optimization: Collaborate with data engineers and technical teams to optimize the performance and scalability of the data lake architecture, ensuring high availability and low latency for data access and processing. * Metadata Management: Implement metadata management solutions to enhance data discoverability, lineage, and cataloging within the data lake house. * Data Security: Develop and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data, adhering to industry best practices and AWS security standards. * Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers, to understand their data requirements and provide technical guidance on data-related initiatives. * Data Architecture Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the data architecture, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and data flow processes. * Technology Evaluation: Stay informed about the latest AWS services and data-related technologies, assessing their potential value and recommending their adoption as appropriate. * Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the data architecture, identifying opportunities for enhancement and driving improvements to meet evolving business needs. 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