Solution Architect

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect – Data Analytics for AWS to join our team and play a crucial role in designing and implementing data analytics solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data analytics technologies, AWS services, and a track record of architecting scalable and efficient data solutions to address complex business challenges.

• Solution Design : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design end-to-end data analytics solutions, and create architectural diagrams and documentation.
• AWS Expertise : Leverage extensive knowledge of AWS services such as Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Glue, and others to architect robust data analytics platforms.
• Data Modeling : Design and optimize data models to support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence needs while ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Scalability and Performance : Architect solutions that are scalable, high-performing, and cost-efficient, considering factors like data volume, query complexity, and user concurrency.
• Data Integration : Define data integration strategies to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into the analytics platform, ensuring data consistency and quality.
• Security and Compliance : Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization : Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, data quality issues, and other challenges that may arise during implementation and operation.
• Collaboration : Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide technical guidance.
• Innovation : Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions that enhance our data analytics capabilities.

• Experience : 3+ years as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a focus on data analytics and AWS cloud technologies.
• AWS Skills : Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services such as Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Glue, and AWS QuickSight.
• Data Competencies : Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance principles.
• Programming : Familiarity with Python, SQL, and data manipulation/transformation.
• Problem Solving : Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to design creative solutions for complex data challenges.
• Communication : Strong ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Methodologies : Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems.
• Independence : Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in IT discipline
• AWS Certification: Solution Architect and AWS Data Analytics Specialty, or AWS Professional/Associate certifications

• Report to practice lead.
• Pre-sales experience.
• Work within project team to develop and test data analytics platform and model.
• Design, develop, and unit test in accordance with established standards.
• Assist project team in analyzing and resolving technical issues.
• Assist in preparing manuals, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Package and support deployment releases.
• Assist in collecting and documenting user requirements, developing user stories, and estimates.

Job Function: Sales