Lead Data Engineer - AWS Architect

Capgemini•Dallas, TX

2d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.