AWS Data Architect

This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on AWS Data Architect who combines deep technical expertise in data engineering with the ability to confidently lead architectural discussions, present whiteboard designs, and drive end-to-end implementation of data pipelines and cloud-native architectures. This is a hybrid role requiring both engineering execution and solution architecture leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and secure data pipelines and data platforms on AWS.
• Lead architecture sessions with clients/stakeholders-confidently whiteboarding and explaining data flow, architecture, integration, and security aspects.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and publishing workflows using AWS Glue, Lambda, and custom Python code.
• Integrate AWS services such as SNS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, Fargate, and DynamoDB for real-time and batch data processing use cases.
• Define and enforce architecture best practices, data governance, and security standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and custom workflows.
• Support performance tuning, monitoring, and reliability of the data infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and actively participate in code reviews and architectural evaluations.
  
  

Who You Are

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong AWS architecture and engineering experience, especially in:
• Glue (ETL/ELT)
• Lambda
• SNS, CloudWatch, API Gateway, Fargate, DynamoDB
• Proficient in building and optimizing data pipelines and orchestration workflows
• Expertise in Python (primary language), with basic to intermediate skills in Java
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Redis for structured and in-memory data storage
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially GitHub Actions and custom deployment workflows
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema design, data lake/data warehouse patterns, and API-driven architectures
• Experience drawing, presenting, and explaining architecture diagrams and data flows to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven architectures
• Exposure to containerized environments and microservices integration
• Experience working in Agile delivery models with distributed teams
  
  

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and presentation skills - must be comfortable driving discussions and presenting to leadership
• Ability to context-switch between architecture strategy and hands-on development
• Collaborative mindset, proactive ownership, and a problem-solving attitude
  
  

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5 years of experience designing Enterprise Architecture
• Ability to architect, design and implement IT infrastructure and platforms within a large operating organization
• Knowledge utilizing TOGAF, Zachman framework, or other related enterprise architect technologies
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with one or more of the cloud technologies
  
  

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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