Senior Data Architect: Enterprise Data & Cloud (AWS)

ApTask; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design scalable enterprise data architectures supporting operational, analytical, and AI-driven workloads. The role focuses on defining physical/logical data models, architecture blueprints, and evaluating data platforms in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years in IT with 5+ years as a Data/Technology Architect, strong data governance knowledge, and hands-on AWS Data Services experience, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 13+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years as a Data or Technology Architect.
• Strong experience in Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Data Services.
• Expertise in Data Modelling (conceptual, logical, and physical).
• Experience designing Data Lakehouse architectures.
• Strong understanding of data integration, data governance, and modern data platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise physical and logical data architecture.
• Develop data architecture blueprints that align business and technical requirements.
• Design scalable data platforms supporting operational, analytical, and reporting workloads.
• Evaluate and recommend data platforms, technologies, and integration solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to define enterprise data architecture standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on data architecture best practices.
• Participate in architecture reviews, governance, and strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture

AWS Data Services

Data Modeling

Data Lakehouse

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Architecture Leadership

ETL/Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Cloud Data Platforms

Job description

ApTask is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design scalable enterprise data architectures supporting operational, analytical, and AI-driven workloads. The role focuses on defining physical/logical data models, architecture blueprints, and evaluating data platforms in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years in IT with 5+ years as a Data/Technology Architect, strong data governance knowledge, and hands-on AWS Data Services experience, plus excellent