Cloud Data Architect: Modernize Platforms & Real-Time Analytics

Bluematrix; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueMatrix is seeking a strategic Data Architect to design scalable, secure data solutions across the organization and lead modernization using dbt. The role focuses on building real-time analytics foundations in the cloud and establishing data governance standards.

You will architect the data platform, guide engineers, and collaborate with product and business teams to meet data needs while balancing performance, cost, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data architecture with end-to-end platform ownership.
• Expertise in data modeling (3NF, star) and ELT/ETL design.
• Deep AWS knowledge including S3, Glue, Redshift, Kinesis.
• Strong SQL and Python, CI/CD, and data testing in dbt.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve the data platform for scalability and security.
• Design batch and streaming pipelines in AWS for real-time analytics.
• Enforce data governance, security, and privacy policies.
• Lead migrations from legacy sources to AWS with DevOps collaboration.
• Mentor data engineers and drive code reviews and architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals.

Skills

Data architecture

AWS

SQL

Python

CI/CD

Data governance

Data modeling

Streaming data

Tools

dbt

Airflow

Terraform

GreatExpectations

Kafka

MonteCarlo

Job description

BlueMatrix is seeking a strategic Data Architect to design scalable, secure data solutions across the organization and lead modernization using dbt. The role focuses on building real-time analytics foundations in the cloud and establishing data governance standards.

You will architect the data platform, guide engineers, and collaborate with product and business teams to meet data needs while balancing performance, cost, and maintainability.