Title: Senior Solutions Architect
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Remote
Job Description
We are seeking an
experienced AWS Full Stack Architect to design, implement, and optimize
end-to-end cloud solutions for PGE's business needs. This role combines
expertise in data architecture, IT solution architecture, and full-stack
development on the AWS platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong
background in architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions using
a wide range of AWS services.
Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture
- Design and implement cloud
architectures on AWS for various workloads, including web applications,
microservices, data pipelines, and analytics solutions.
- Leverage AWS services such as
EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Amplify and others to build
robust and scalable solutions.
- Optimize cloud architectures
for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and
cost-effectiveness.
- Implement DevOps practices,
including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated
deployment processes.
Data Architecture
- Design and implement data
architectures on AWS using services like S3, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and
others.
- Build automated data
pipelines for ETL/ELT processes using AWS data integration services.
- Implement data governance,
data quality, master data management, and metadata management processes.
- Collaborate with data
engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand data requirements.
IT Solution Architecture
- Gather and analyze business
requirements and translate them into technical specifications and
architectural designs.
- Design and document the
architecture for new IT solutions, including system integrations, data
flows, and AWS components.
- Evaluate and recommend
appropriate AWS services, third-party tools, and best practices to meet
PGE's needs.
- Conduct architectural reviews
and provide guidance to ensure adherence to standards and governance
policies.
General
- Provide technical leadership,
mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to other IT and data professionals.
- Collaborate with
cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of designed
solutions.
- Ensure compliance with PGE's
security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in
cloud architecture, data architecture, IT solution architecture, or
related roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent
experience.
- Is utilities experience
required? (Y/N) N
- Certification Requirements
(Any Preferences): TOGAF , AWS certifications etc.
- Strong expertise in a wide
range of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, API
Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, , Kinesis, and others.
- Proficiency in data modeling,
dimensional modeling, and database design.
- Knowledge of data
integration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.
- Familiarity with enterprise
architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus
- Strong programming skills in
languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Experience with DevOps
practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployment.
- Strong problem-solving,
analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and
collaboration abilities.
Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard
and/or Soft Skills):
1.
AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS,
DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and other
2.
Data modeling, dimensional modeling, and database design
3.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard
and/or Soft Skills)
1.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman
2.
Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated
3.
Knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.
