AWS Data Architect - Hybrid

$158,500 - $186,000/Yr

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, CT

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The AWS Data Architect position at Cognizant involves leading the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions using AWS services. The role requires extensive experience in AWS technologies and a strong background in data management and transformation, particularly within the ReInsurance domain. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions while providing technical guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions using AWS services.
• Apply AWS Glue Studio to build and run ETL workflows.
• Implement data transformation and loading processes using AWS Glue ETL.
• Maintain and optimize the AWS Glue Catalog for efficient data management.
• Lead all aspects of the development and deployment of AWS Cloud Formation templates to automate infrastructure provisioning.
• Guide in AWS CloudWatch for supervising and logging cloud resources.
• Manage AWS IAM roles and policies to ensure secure access to cloud resources.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and data processing tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in cloud architecture.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• 7 to 11 years of experience as an AWS Data Architect.
• Extensive experience in AWS Glue Studio, AWS Glue ETL, AWS Glue Catalog, Python, Pyspark, Postgres, Amazon S3, AWS Cloud Formation, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS IAM.
• Strong experience in AWS Cloud Formation, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS IAM.
• Skilled in Apache Spark for data processing and analytics.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cloud solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the ReInsurance domain is a plus.
• Good to have AWS Solution Architect certification but not required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan