AWS Data Architect (Finance & Capital Markets)
AWS Data Architect (Finance & Capital Markets)
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Job Description
Location: Remote (Prefered ILLINOIS)
We are looking for a seasoned AWS Data Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native data platforms and proven experience in the Finance and Capital Markets domain. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable secure and high-performance data solutions that support trading risk compliance and analytics functions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement data lakehouse solutions on AWS using Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers).
Build and optimize real-time and batch data pipelines leveraging Apache Spark Kafka and AWS Glue/EMR.
Architect storage and processing layers using Parquet and Iceberg for schema evolution partitioning and performance optimization.
Integrate AWS data services (S3 Redshift Lake Formation Kinesis Lambda DynamoDB) into enterprise solutions.
Ensure data governance lineage cataloging and security compliance in line with financial regulations (Basel III MiFID II Dodd-Frank).
Partner with business stakeholders (trading risk compliance) to translate requirements into technical architecture.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Expertise
Strong hands-on skills in AWS Data Services (S3 Redshift Glue EMR Kinesis Lake Formation DynamoDB).
Expertise in Apache Kafka (event streaming) and Apache Spark (batch and streaming).
Proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation.
Strong knowledge of Parquet Iceberg and Medallion Architecture.
Finance & Capital Markets Knowledge
Experience with trading systems market data feeds risk analytics and regulatory reporting.
Familiarity with time-series data reference/master data and real-time analytics.
Preferred
Exposure to Delta Lake DBT Databricks or Snowflake.
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect Professional Data Analytics Specialty).
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
10 years of IT experience with 5 years in data architecture (3 years on AWS).
Mandatory exposure to Finance and Capital Markets.
Why Join Us
Build next-generation financial data platforms on AWS.
Work on high-impact real-time trading and risk solutions.
Collaborate with global teams of finance and technology leaders.
Employment Type
Full-time
