Data Platform Architect integrating hands-on technical leadership with architectural governance for enterprise data platforms. Overseeing design and implementation, ensuring compliance with regulatory needs.
Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud-native data platform architectures on AWS, covering ingestion, streaming, storage, processing, and analytics
Architect and guide event-driven and streaming data solutions using Kafka (Confluent Platform / Confluent Cloud); Apache Flink experience is a plus
Define and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, including cloud resources, networking, and platform services
Contribute directly to platform components, automation, and data pipelines using Python and SQL
Establish architectural patterns for scalability, resilience, observability, security, and cost optimization
Own end-to-end system design for the data platform, from source systems through consumption
Define target-state architectures, reference designs, and technical standards
Make informed architectural trade-offs across performance, cost, security, and operational complexity
Ensure consistent application of architecture principles across teams and initiatives
Provide architectural direction and technical governance for external vendors and system integrators
Review vendor-produced designs, implementation plans, and deliverables for quality and alignment
Ensure vendor solutions adhere to platform standards, security controls, and regulatory requirements
Act as the technical authority for platform-related decisions across internal and external teams
Own the data platform as a product, with clear vision, roadmap, and success metrics
Balance platform reliability, developer experience, and time-to-value for data consumers
Drive continuous improvement in platform usability, self-service, and operational excellence
Design platforms that meet the needs of regulated industries such as aviation, finance, or healthcare
Embed security, data privacy, auditability, and governance into platform architecture
Collaborate closely with security, compliance, and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment
Support audits, reviews, and regulatory assessments as required
Requirements
Proven experience as a Data Platform Architect, Senior Data Engineer, or similar role
Demonstrated ability to operate at system and platform architecture level, not just implementation
Experience defining and enforcing architectural standards and best practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Experience working in regulated environments (aviation, financial services, healthcare, or similar)
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, metadata management, and audit requirements
Experience overseeing third-party vendors or delivery partners
Exposure to modern data platforms supporting analytics and BI workloads
AWS Certification (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional) is a plus
Strong expertise with AWS, particularly services used in data and platform architectures
Hands-on experience with Kafka, ideally Confluent Platform or Confluent Cloud
Strong experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Solid understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and data architectures
Benefits
The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
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