Sr. Data Architect

Job Title: Senior Data Architect AWS & Big Data
Location: Knoxville, TN or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time / C2C

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Architect to join our team. This role requires a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data solutions using a combination of Big Data, Machine Learning, and traditional database platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the AWS technology stack, Databricks, and Snowflake, as well as a solid understanding of digital marketing and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop large-scale, high-performance data solutions for business intelligence, analytics, and data science.

• Leverage AWS services including Redshift, Lambda, EC2, Glue, S3, EMR, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, and RDS to build robust data pipelines and storage solutions.

• Build and optimize data platforms using Databricks and Snowflake for large-scale processing and analytics.

• Work with various NoSQL and SQL databases including DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven marketing strategies and customer insights.

• Contribute to the development and deployment of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), if applicable.

• Apply strong analytical skills to extract insights from complex data sets and improve business performance.

• Ensure data architecture aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or related roles.

• Strong hands-on expertise in AWS services (Redshift, Lambda, EC2, Glue, S3, EMR, Kinesis, RDS, SNS, SQS).

• Proficient in Databricks and Snowflake environments.

• Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

• Experience with Big Data tools and frameworks, including data lake and data warehouse solutions.

• Familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is a plus.

• Strong background in Digital Marketing analytics and customer data strategy.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid role: 3 days per week onsite in either Knoxville, TN or Atlanta, GA.

• Collaborative and innovative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics).

• Experience with Python, Spark, or other data engineering languages/frameworks.

• Background in marketing tech stack integrations (e.g., Adobe, Salesforce Marketing Cloud).