Contact email:
hhorton@vertuspartners.com
Job ref:
ADE/HH/0506_1749721043
Startdate:
ASAP
AWS Data Architect - Market Data
We're seeking a hands-on AWS Data Architect to play a lead role in a high-impact initiative building a next-generation data platform from the ground up. This is a rare greenfield opportunity to architect and engineer cutting-edge solutions that will power critical market data workflows across the business.
As a senior technical leader, you'll not only set the architectural direction but also roll up your sleeves to build and optimize scalable data pipelines using the latest cloud-native tools and frameworks. You'll be instrumental in shaping the technical foundation of our platform, from core design principles to implementation best practices.
What You'll Do:
Design and implement end-to-end data architecture on AWS using tools such as Glue, Lake Formation, and Athena
Develop scalable and secure ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL
Drive decisions on data modeling, lakehouse architecture, and integration strategies with Databricks and Snowflake
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed data governance, quality, and lineage into platform design
Lead technical evaluations of new tools and approaches to evolve the platform's capabilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and business stakeholders on data strategy and architecture
What You Bring:
Deep, hands-on expertise with AWS data services (Glue, Lake Formation, PySpark, Athena, etc.)
Strong coding skills in Python and SQL for building, testing, and optimizing data pipelines
Proven experience designing secure, scalable, and reliable data architectures in cloud environments
Solid grasp of data governance, quality frameworks, and security best practices
A builder's mindset, comfortable leading architectural decisions and also delivering code in production
Bonus Points For:
Experience with modern platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or other lakehouse solutions
Familiarity with analytics, ML workflows, or financial market data
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to shape a foundational data platform from day one. If you're looking to make a real architectural impact while staying deeply technical, we want to hear from you.
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