Senior Technical Architect

Location: Florham Park, NJ / Austin, TX (Local Candidates Preferred)

We are looking for a Senior Data Tech Lead / Architect to drive the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale AWS streaming data platforms. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in AWS, Kafka/MSK, AWS Glue, PySpark, Flink, CDC frameworks, and Event-Driven Architecture
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The ideal candidate will have architect-level ownership experience building scalable, real-time data platforms within Wealth Management, Asset Management, Capital Markets, or Financial Services environments.

• Lead architecture and solution design for real-time and batch data platforms
• Design and implement CDC-based ingestion solutions using AWS DMS, Kafka/MSK, Kafka Connect, and Debezium
• Build scalable streaming and batch pipelines using AWS Glue (PySpark) and Flink
• Define and implement data quality, reconciliation, lineage, observability, and SLA frameworks
• Design Data Lakehouse solutions leveraging Apache Iceberg, S3, and DynamoDB
• Implement event-driven integration patterns and API-based data exchange capabilities
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Business Stakeholders to define technical roadmaps
• Provide architecture governance, technical leadership, and mentorship across engineering teams

• 15+ years of overall IT experience
• 5+ years as a Data Architect, Principal Engineer, or Technical Lead
• 6+ years of hands-on AWS Data Engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka / AWS MSK
• Hands-on experience with AWS Glue (PySpark), Flink, and Streaming ETL
• Strong experience with AWS DMS, CDC Patterns, Kafka Connect, and Debezium
• Expertise in Event-Driven Architecture and Microservices-based integrations
• Experience with Apache Iceberg, S3, DynamoDB, and Lake Formation
• Strong understanding of Data Quality, Data Reconciliation, Data Governance, and Data Observability
• Experience with Terraform/CDK, CI/CD, and Git
• Experience designing and supporting large-scale, mission-critical data platforms

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Athena, Lambda, Step Functions, Cloud Watch, SNS, and Event Bridge

• Architect-level ownership of enterprise data platforms
• Deep expertise in AWS Streaming Architecture and Kafka/MSK
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Hands-on technical leader who can drive architecture, design, and implementation
• Proven experience delivering scalable, event-driven data solutions in regulated financial environments