Senior AWS Data Architect

Job Description The AWS Data Architect is responsible for the overall strategy, design, and implementation of the company's data infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a strategic mindset focused on translating business outcomes into technical architecture, enabling automation, and defining data integration patterns for various use cases. The architect will lead the transition from a current state to a target state data ecosystem, proposing and executing viable options based on both short- and long-term business needs. Additionally, the role will involve incorporating advanced AI architecture, including agentic AI, vector databases, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). How You'll Spend Your Time You will document current and target state data architectures, including interim states and migration roadmaps using AWS and other tools. You will present strategic execution options that weigh business impact, cost, risk, and timelines. You will align data initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes like improved customer experience and faster time-to-market. You will create and maintain robust reference architectures for batch, near-real-time, and real-time data flows from diverse types of sources. You will architect and implement scalable, low-latency data pipelines using Apache Kafka. You will integrate advanced AI architectures such as vector databases, MCP, and RAG to enhance data processing and retrieval. You will promote automation, CI/CD practices, and establish patterns and reusable templates, enabling rapid, consistent development for engineering teams. You will drive data governance and data quality by implementing best practices throughout the data lifecycle. You will provide leadership and technical guidance while mentoring teams and promoting innovation. Education & Experience Requirements The required level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in information systems, data analytics or a related field and 15+ years' experience in a data discipline such as developing and implementing data framework, reference models, or data modeling (operational and analytical). Certification in TOGAF (or similar framework required) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr BOK Financial