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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AWS Data Architect - **Company:** BOK Financial Corporation - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Generative AI, Togaf, Data Analytics, AWS Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18140965?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18140965%2FSenior-Aws-Data-Architect-Texas-Dallas ## About the Role The required level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in information systems, data analytics or a related field and 15+ years' experience in a data discipline such as developing and implementing data framework, reference models, or data modeling (operational and analytical). Certification in TOGAF (or similar framework required) ## Description The AWS Data Architect is responsible for the overall strategy, design, and implementation of the company's data infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a strategic mindset focused on translating business outcomes into technical architecture, enabling automation, and defining data integration patterns for various use cases. The architect will lead the transition from a current state to a target state data ecosystem, proposing and executing viable options based on both short- and long-term business needs. Additionally, the role will involve incorporating advanced AI architecture, including agentic AI, vector databases, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Team Culture Collaboration is the key to success with this fast-paced team. While each person holds an area of expertise, we all join in to support the customer. Through weekly meetings, group huddles, and 1 on 1 peer training, everyone is given the opportunity to brainstorm, ask questions, and find solutions. We support and lift one another up to achieve more together. How You'll Spend Your Time * You will document current and target state data architectures, including interim states and migration roadmaps using AWS and other tools. * You will present strategic execution options that weigh business impact, cost, risk, and timelines. * You will align data initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes like improved customer experience and faster time-to-market. * You will create and maintain robust reference architectures for batch, near-real-time, and real-time data flows from diverse types of sources. * You will architect and implement scalable, low-latency data pipelines using Apache Kafka. * You will integrate advanced AI architectures such as vector databases, MCP, and RAG to enhance data processing and retrieval. * You will promote automation, CI/CD practices, and establish patterns, reusable templates, enabling rapid, consistent development for engineering teams. * You will drive data governance and data quality by implementing best practices throughout the data lifecycle. * You will provide leadership and technical guidance while mentoring teams and promoting innovation. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)