Architect/Associate Architect - Data (AWS)

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Experience : 4 to 14 Years

Location : Mumbai/ Bangalore/ Trivandrum (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to oversee the migration and modernization of the customer’s platform and database services from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team

• Design a robust AWS architecture for the database services, utilizing services such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Aurora, Amazon Athena and Amazon DynamoDB

• Implement migration strategies and modernization processes, ensuring compatibility, performance, and adherence to best practices

• Collaborate closely with application and infrastructure teams to facilitate seamless integration of database services

• Identifies and implements opportunities for optimization and performance improvements during the migration

• Ensure compliance with data security, governance, and regulatory requirements during the migration

Must have skills:

• Proven experience in cloud migration and modernization projects, with a strong understanding of AWS and GCP services.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices

• Experience with data migration tools and strategies for AWS

• Understanding of AWS services such as S3, Redshift, RDS, and Data Pipeline.

• Skills in designing data models for both GCP and AWS environments.

• Proficiency in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools, including AWS Glue and Apache Beam.

• Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases

• Proficient in scripting and automation tools using Python, Bash, or similar languages to automate data transfer and to streamline migration processes

• Strong ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Proficient in documenting migration processes and providing training/support to stakeholders

• Experience in project planning, including defining timelines, milestones, and deliverables

• Skilled in scoping, planning, and executing data-related projects while adhering to timelines and budgets

• Ability to convey data requirements and migration benefits to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong documentation skills for creating architectural documents and communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Certifications: 

  • For Lead Architects at least 2 Professional or Specialty level AWS certification 

  • For Associate Architects at least 1 Professional or Specialty level AWS Certification 

  • For Senior Data Engineers at least 1 Associate level AWS certification 

Good to have skills:

• Certifications: Relevant AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are advantageous

• Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark and Kafka for handling large datasets