TITLE: AWS Data Architect (Data Migration & Lakehouse)
For our UAE based large organization client, we are seeking an experienced AWS Data Architect to design and deliver large-scale, end-to-end data platforms and migration solutions on AWS. The role involves building modern lakehouse architectures, enabling cloud data migrations, and designing business-ready data models for analytics and reporting.
IMPORANT: This is a fulltimeonsite opportunity in the UAE office (no remote/hybrid option)
Key Responsibilities
Design and build end-to-end data pipelines for on-prem to cloud data migration on AWS
Architect and implement Lakehouse / Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
Design golden / modeled data layers for analytics and business consumption
Implement CDC (Change Data Capture) mechanisms for near-real-time data processing
Design and manage Iceberg tables on S3 with schema evolution and data versioning
Define data models, schemas, and governance standards
Ensure data handling aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR)
Orchestrate batch and streaming workflows using modern AWS services
Monitor, optimize, and secure data pipelines for performance, cost, and reliability
Required Skills & Technologies
AWS Services:AWS Glue, EMR, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch, MWAA (Airflow), Redshift, DynamoDB, S3, DataZone
Data Architecture:Lakehouse / Medallion Architecture, Data Modeling, Golden Layer Design
Data Engineering:CDC implementation, Batch & Pipeline orchestration, Schema design & evolution
Storage & Formats:Apache Iceberg, data versioning, partitioning strategies
Governance & Compliance:GDPR-compliant data handling, access controls, data lineage
Migration Experience:Large-scale data migration to cloud (on-prem / hybrid to AWS)
Experience
Minimum 8 to 15+ years of overall experience in data engineering and architecture
Strong background in enterprise-scale cloud data platforms on AWS
Location
UAE office (Fully onsite, with no hybrid/remote options)
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