AWS Data Tech Lead/Architect

We are looking for an experienced AWS Data Tech Lead/Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions on AWS. The role requires hands-on work.
Engagement: long-term, full-time.
Location: ON/QC (ideally), Canada. !!! Readiness for business trips to Montreal in the next 3 months - 1 week each.

Responsibilities

• Design AWS data platforms, data lakes, warehouses, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Define data architecture, data models, integration patterns, and governance standards.
• Work with AWS services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, Athena, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, and Lake Formation.
• Lead data migration and modernization projects.
• Ensure data security, quality, performance, and cost optimization.
• Work closely with data engineers, developers, architects, and business teams.
• Provide technical guidance and review architecture/designs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience designing and implementing data solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AWS data and analytics services.
• Experience designing data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse solutions.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, and distributed data processing.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python, Java, or Scala.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, dimensional modeling, and database architecture.
• Experience with technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, or similar platforms.
• Experience with cloud security, IAM, encryption, networking, and data governance.
• Understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with data migration and modernization projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Working conditions:

• 16 days of paid time off.
• Official public holidays.
• Participation in company events.
• Health insurance.
• Engaging projects with opportunities for career growth.
• Certifications, Udemy courses, Claude/other tools needed.
• Corporate events, team-building activities.
• Gifts and recognition from the company.
• A friendly, open, and supportive team culture without excessive bureaucracy.