Sr. AWS Data Architect

BOK Financial Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial Corporation is looking for a Senior AWS Data Architect who will be responsible for the design and implementation of the data infrastructure on AWS. The role requires strategic thinking to translate business needs into technical solutions, incorporating advanced AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and over 15 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team culture that emphasizes support and improvement through shared expertise and peer training.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in a data discipline such as data framework development.
• Strong understanding of data integration patterns.
• Experience promoting automation and best practices in data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Document current and target state data architectures.
• Present strategic execution options regarding data initiatives.
• Create and maintain robust reference architectures for data flows.
• Architect scalable data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Drive data governance and quality best practices.

Skills

Data architecture

AWS

Apache Kafka

Data governance

AI architectures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field

TOGAF Certification

Job description

Senior AWS Data Architect

Areas of Interest: Information Technology

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 09/30/2026

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

Are you passionate about data and believe it fuels an organization? We have an exciting opportunity awaiting someone like you!

Job Description

The AWS Data Architect is responsible for the overall strategy, design, and implementation of the company's data infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a strategic mindset focused on translating business outcomes into technical architecture, enabling automation, and defining data integration patterns for various use cases. The architect will lead the transition from a current state to a target state data ecosystem, proposing and executing viable options based on both short- and long‑term business needs. Additionally, the role will involve incorporating advanced AI architecture, including agentic AI, vector databases, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG).

Team Culture

Collaboration is the key to success with this fast‑paced team. While each person holds an area of expertise, we all join in to support the customer. Through weekly meetings, group huddles, and 1 on 1 peer training, everyone is given the opportunity to brainstorm, ask questions, and find solutions. We support and lift one another up to achieve more together.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• You will document current and target state data architectures, including interim states and migration roadmaps using AWS and other tools.
• You will present strategic execution options that weigh business impact, cost, risk, and timelines.
• You will align data initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes like improved customer experience and faster time‑to‑market.
• You will create and maintain robust reference architectures for batch, near‑real‑time, and real‑time data flows from diverse types of sources.
• You will architect and implement scalable, low‑latency data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• You will integrate advanced AI architectures such as vector databases, MCP, and RAG to enhance data processing and retrieval.
• You will promote automation, CI/CD practices, and establish patterns, reusable templates, enabling rapid, consistent development for engineering teams.
• You will drive data governance and data quality by implementing best practices throughout the data lifecycle.
• You will provide leadership and technical guidance while mentoring teams and promoting innovation.

Education & Experience Requirements

The required level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in information systems, data analytics or a related field and 15+ years’ experience in a data discipline such as developing and implementing data framework, reference models, or data modeling (operational and analytical). Certification in TOGAF (or similar framework required).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Office

EEO Statement

The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.