Enterprise Data Architect: AWS

Data Architect
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Direct Hire or 6-month CTH
About the Role
We're looking for a Data Architect to lead the design and modernization of our client’s enterprise data ecosystem. You'll own the data architecture roadmap across AWS, No SQL, and Time Series DB, drive our customers Data transformation, and build the governed, scalable foundation that powers advanced analytics and data products across their business. This is a fulltime, Direct Hire, position at our client. We are a Direct Hire Staffing organization.
What You'll Do
Strategy & Architecture
Own the enterprise data architecture roadmap, aligned to business and regulatory needs
Design scalable, modular data solutions and canonical data models that promote reuse across domains
Architect data integration across AWS source systems (Couchbase, MySQL, DynamoDB, InfluxDB), Salesforce, NetSuite, and Azure Fabric as the central Lakehouse
Apply data mesh and domain-oriented patterns to enable team autonomy at scale
Bring data product thinking to pipelines and analytics platforms — clear owners, SLAs, and user experience
Document architecture decisions, system diagrams, data flows, and technology stacks (ADRs)
Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, data virtualization, knowledge graphs) and lead proof-of-concepts
Enable a 360° customer view by integrating Salesforce CRM, NetSuite ERP, and other enterprise platforms
Governance & Compliance
Establish and enforce data governance, quality, metadata, and lineage frameworks
Ensure data solutions meet FCC, HIPAA, PCI, and other regulatory requirements
Leadership
Partner with IT, business leaders, and product owners on a unified, multi-company data strategy
Mentor data engineers and architects on best practices and emerging technologies
Champion a data-driven culture across the organization
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering
10+ years of enterprise data solution architecture experience
Deep expertise across AWS data services: S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, EMR, Kinesis, Step Functions, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Expert-level knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) and proven experience designing cloud-native Lakehouse/data platform modernizations
Advanced SQL and Python
Strong background in relational and NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and streaming platforms (Kafka)
Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT, data cataloging, metadata management, lineage, and modern orchestration tools
API-first architecture experience for data integration and data product consumption
Familiarity with data privacy and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, FCC)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for executive and technical audiences alike
Nice to Have
Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, or enterprise application integration
Experience building Customer 360 platforms
Background in telecom, healthcare, or other regulated industries
AWS, Azure, or enterprise architecture certifications
This is a work from home position.

Work arrangement
Yes