Senior Solutions Architect

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Full Stack Architect to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end cloud solutions for PGE's business needs. This role combines expertise in data architecture, IT solution architecture, and full-stack development on the AWS platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions using a wide range of AWS services.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture

• Design and implement cloud architectures on AWS for various workloads, including web applications, microservices, data pipelines, and analytics solutions.
• Leverage AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Amplify and others to build robust and scalable solutions.
• Optimize cloud architectures for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployment processes.

Data Architecture

• Design and implement data architectures on AWS using services like S3, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and others.
• Build automated data pipelines for ETL/ELT processes using AWS data integration services.
• Implement data governance, data quality, master data management, and metadata management processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand data requirements.

IT Solution Architecture

• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Design and document the architecture for new IT solutions, including system integrations, data flows, and AWS components.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services, third-party tools, and best practices to meet PGE's needs.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to ensure adherence to standards and governance policies.

General

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to other IT and data professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions.
• Ensure compliance with PGE's security, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data architecture, IT solution architecture, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Is utilities experience required? (Y/N) N
• Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): TOGAF, AWS certifications etc.
• Strong expertise in a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and others.
• Proficiency in data modeling, dimensional modeling, and database design.
• Knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):

• AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and other
• Data modeling, dimensional modeling, and database design
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated
• Knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.