Lead Data Engineer - AWS Architect

Capgemini; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as provided

Job summary

Capgemini in Dallas seeks a Lead Architect to drive enterprise-wide AWS platform transformation, data modernization, and application modernization initiatives. You will define cloud architecture strategy and guide roadmaps across business and engineering teams.

This role partners with executives to accelerate digital transformation, optimize cloud investments, and enable data-driven decisions. Strong Kubernetes/ECS/EKS, security, DevSecOps, and IaC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture including compute, storage, networking, security and governance.
• Proven experience in application modernization strategies (rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, cloud-native).
• Strong knowledge of data platform modernization (data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT, analytics).
• Experience designing microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and containerized platforms (Kubernetes/ECS/EKS).
• Expertise in cloud security, identity management, and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture strategy and modernization roadmaps; lead design/implementation of scalable AWS solutions.
• Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation and optimize cloud investments.

Skills

AWS Architecture

App modernization

Data modernization

Microservices & APIs

Cloud security

DevSecOps & CI/CD

IaC (Terraform/CF)

Architecture roadmaps

Stakeholder leadership

Architecture reviews

Tools

Kubernetes

ECS

EKS

Serverless

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

About The Job You're Considering

We are seeking a Lead Architect to drive enterprise-wide AWS platform transformation, data modernization, and application modernization initiatives. This role will define cloud architecture strategy, guide modernization roadmaps, and lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based solutions. The architect will partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation, optimize cloud investments, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Your Role

• Define cloud architecture strategy, guide modernization roadmaps, and lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based solutions.
• Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation, optimize cloud investments, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Skills And Experience

• Deep expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture, including compute, storage, networking, security, and governance services.
• Proven experience developing and executing application modernization strategies, including rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and cloud-native transformation.
• Strong knowledge of data platform modernization, including data lakes, data warehouses, data governance, ETL/ELT, and real-time analytics solutions on AWS.
• Experience designing microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and containerized platforms using Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, and serverless technologies.
• Expertise in cloud security, compliance, identity management, and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automation frameworks.
• Ability to create technology roadmaps, architecture standards, and modernization business cases aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and leadership skills with the ability to influence executive and technical teams.
• Experience leading architecture reviews, solution design workshops, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.'

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $140,000 - $170,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment.

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 accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.