Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description
Title: 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 cloudarchitectures on AWS for various workloads, including web applications,microservices, data pipelines, and analytics solutions.
• Leverage AWS services such asEC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Amplify and others to buildrobust and scalable solutions.
• Optimize cloud architecturesfor performance, scalability, reliability, security, andcost-effectiveness.
• Implement DevOps practices,including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automateddeployment processes.

Data Architecture

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

IT Solution Architecture

• Gather and analyze businessrequirements and translate them into technical specifications andarchitectural designs.
• Design and document thearchitecture for new IT solutions, including system integrations, dataflows, and AWS components.
• Evaluate and recommendappropriate AWS services, third-party tools, and best practices to meetPGE's needs.
• Conduct architectural reviewsand provide guidance to ensure adherence to standards and governancepolicies.

General

• Provide technical leadership,mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to other IT and data professionals.
• Collaborate withcross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of designedsolutions.
• Ensure compliance with PGE'ssecurity, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience incloud architecture, data architecture, IT solution architecture, orrelated roles.
• Bachelor's degree in ComputerScience, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalentexperience.
• Is utilities experiencerequired? (Y/N) N
• Certification Requirements(Any Preferences): TOGAF , AWS certifications etc.
• Strong expertise in a widerange of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, APIGateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, , Kinesis, and others.
• Proficiency in data modeling,dimensional modeling, and database design.
• Knowledge of dataintegration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.
• Familiarity with enterprisearchitecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus
• Strong programming skills inlanguages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with DevOpspractices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployment.
• Strong problem-solving,analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication andcollaboration abilities.

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

1. AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, and other

2. Data modeling, dimensional modeling, and database design

3. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

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

1. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman

2. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated

3. Knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and tools.