Title: Senior Solutions Architect
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Remote
Job Description
We are seeking anexperienced AWS Full Stack Architect to design, implement, and optimizeend-to-end cloud solutions for PGE's business needs. This role combinesexpertise in data architecture, IT solution architecture, and full-stackdevelopment on the AWS platform. The ideal candidate will have a strongbackground in architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions usinga 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 (Hardand/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 (Hardand/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.
