Data Architect

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title: Data Architect

Location: Seattle, WA

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines using AWS Glue.
• Build and manage data workflows and orchestration using Managed Airflow (MWAA).
• Write and optimize SQL and Python/PySpark scripts for data transformation and processing.
• Work with data platforms such as Amazon Redshift and S3 for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement data cataloging and governance using AWS Glue and Lake Formation.
• Support reporting and analytics teams by ensuring data availability for QuickSight and Tableau.
• Assist in automating infrastructure deployment using AWS CDK and Amazon Build Tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or similar roles.
• Proficiency in AWS data technologies, including AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, and Lake Formation.
• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Experience with data pipeline orchestration using Managed Airflow (MWAA).
• Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing concepts, and performance tuning.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• As a Technical SME/Lead you are expected to influence technical direction and lead projects with significant impact and data driven design decisions.
• An understanding of the business context and the ability to link data solutions to business goals is a critical skill

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $170,000 – $180,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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