Iris's client, one of the world's largest multinational Investment banking and financial services corporations, is looking to hire an AWS Cloud Data Architect for a Long-Term opportunity.
Work location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid Onsite – 3 days a week)
Job description :
Design, provision, and implement end-to-end data solutions leveraging AWS cloud services. Lead infrastructure architecture, collaborate with cloud engineering teams, and drive deployment in modern containerized environments (EKS/ECS).
Responsibilities :
Solution Design & Infrastructure Provisioning
- Collaborate with cloud engineering and architecture teams to define and design scalable data infrastructure solutions on AWS
- Architect, provision, and optimize cloud resources for high-performance ETL/data workflows
AWS Cloud Services Implementation
- Build and automate data pipelines using AWS S3, Glue, and Redshift services
- Integrate AWS security, access management, and monitoring best practices into ETL workflows
Python Development
- Develop, test, and optimize ETL/code solutions in Python for cloud-based data processing
- Apply software engineering practices for robust, maintainable, and reusable cloud codebases
Containerized Deployment
- Architect and deploy solutions in Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS, focusing on container orchestration, scaling, and resilience
- Set up CI/CD pipelines for container image management and automated deployment
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams, architects, and business stakeholders for requirement gathering and solution presentation
- Document architectural decisions, review designs, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
Required Skills & Experience :
- Advanced hands-on experience with AWS services: S3, Glue, Redshift
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and scripting
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation preferred)
- Expertise in container platforms: Kubernetes (EKS), ECS; architectural exposure preferred
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions
- Good communication skills for working with cross-functional stakeholders