Lead Data Architect, AWS PostgreSQL Cloud Platform

Inadev; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inadev seeks a Lead Data Architect to shape the EDGAR data architecture, drive modernization, and lead highly available AWS-based database platforms. You will guide modeling, security, and governance while collaborating with DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams.

The role demands deep PostgreSQL expertise, cloud-native design, and strong leadership to deliver scalable, compliant data solutions in a hybrid Reston, VA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in database engineering, data architecture, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years in a senior or lead data architecture role supporting complex enterprise systems.
• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL and open-source relational database technologies.
• Strong experience designing database solutions in AWS.
• Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and RDS for PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Experience in high-availability, scalable database platforms and migrations.
• Security, encryption, backup, recovery, and auditing understanding.
• Experience supporting Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and architecture documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the EDGAR enterprise data architecture and modernization roadmap.
• Establish standards for relational, transactional, analytical data workloads.
• Lead data modeling across EDGAR apps and services; define DB design & retention strategies.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS and PostgreSQL/open-source tech.
• Guide migration from legacy platforms to AWS-hosted open-source DB technologies.
• Develop performance baselines and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS

Data Modeling

Architecture

Data Security

DevSecOps

Migration

Performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

AWS DMS

AWS Glue

Amazon S3

CloudWatch

KMS

Job description

Inadev seeks a Lead Data Architect to shape the EDGAR data architecture, drive modernization, and lead highly available AWS-based database platforms. You will guide modeling, security, and governance while collaborating with DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams.

The role demands deep PostgreSQL expertise, cloud-native design, and strong leadership to deliver scalable, compliant data solutions in a hybrid Reston, VA environment.