AWS Data Architect

Job Location - Fort Mills SC (Day One Onesite - Hybrid)

About The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Data Architect (AWS) to lead the technical design and execution of a multi-year cloud migration initiative for our Direct Business Mutual Fund (DB MF) platform.
• This is a strategic role requiring a blend of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• You will be responsible for driving the architecture and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions in the cloud, while ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design cloud-native data solutions on AWS for the DB MF platform.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems and data pipelines to the cloud.
• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business teams to ensure alignment and clarity on technical direction.
• Own and drive the technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with business goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data architecture.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Promote transparency and shared understanding through regular updates, documentation, and collaborative planning.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are met.
• Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of experience in data architecture, with a strong focus on cloud migration.
• Proven expertise in AWS services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills - able to engage confidently with product and business teams.
• Hands-on experience with modern data tools and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Python, SQL).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proactive in identifying risks, resolving conflicts, and driving clarity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Mutual Fund or Financial Services domain.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, Data Analytics) is a plus

Life At Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: 

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

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