Cloud Architect

Trident Consulting is looking for a "
AWS Data Architect (100 % Onsite work from office)" for one of our clients.

AWS Data Architect

Torrance, CA (100 % Onsite work from office)

Contract

Seeking an Associate Principal with 11-15 years of experience to architect and lead AWS data architecture solutions leveraging MWAA Apache Airflow Athena Aurora and Quick Sight.

Design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows using AWS MWAA Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow and Apache Airflow. Implement data querying and analytics solutions using AWS Athena and Aurora databases. Build and optimize interactive dashboards and visualizations with AWS Quick Sight to support business intelligence. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate complex business requirements into technical AWS data architectures.

Ensure data quality governance and security compliance across data platforms. Leverage AWS services such as RDS, Redshift, AWS DMS, EMR, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Step Functions to enhance data integration and processing capabilities. Apply dimensional data modeling techniques to design efficient and scalable data warehouse schemas. Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AWS data technologies and best practices to improve data architecture and performance.

Lead the architecture and implementation of end‑to‑end AWS data solutions within the AWS Data Architecture cluster. Manage and optimize Apache Airflow workflows for orchestrating complex data pipelines using AWS MWAA. Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes ensuring high availability and performance. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers and architects. Collaborate with stakeholders to define data strategy, governance policies, and compliance standards.

Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows addressing bottlenecks and ensuring SLAs are met. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, scalability, and security of AWS data environments. Facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain detailed documentation for data architectures and processes.

Trident Consulting is an award‑winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high‑quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full‑time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.