AWS Cloud Architect ____ San Diego, CA | Austin, TX | Fort Mill, SC | New York, NY ____ Contract

Role: AWS ArchitectLocation: Onsite - San Diego, CA | Austin, TX | Fort Mill, SC | New York, NY6-12+ Months ContractJob Description: We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Architect to lead the design and implementation of a cloud-native data architecture tailored for consumer analytics. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS technologies, data platform design, and modern architecture patterns. This role will be instrumental in driving scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions in a cloud-first environment.Key Responsibilities:Architect end-to-end cloud-native data platforms on AWS for advanced consumer analytics use cases.Design scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures using services such as S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Lake Formation, Athena, and EMR.Define data ingestion, transformation, storage, and access patterns aligned with business and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic data solutions.Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to technical teams.Evaluate emerging AWS technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.Required Skills & Qualifications:12-15+ years of experience in IT with 3+ years as a Cloud/Data Architect focused on AWS.7+ Years of experience working in AWS Cloud.Deep knowledge of AWS analytics and storage services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena, Lambda, Lake Formation, etc.).Strong understanding of data lake, data mesh, and event-driven architecture patterns.Experience with consumer analytics, customer 360 platforms, or similar large-scale analytical solutions.Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).Solid grasp of data security, access controls, and governance in cloud environments.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Preferred Skills:AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Specialty.Familiarity with modern data orchestration and governance tools.Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, telecom).