AWS Data Analytics Lead

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.

We are seeking a seasoned AWS Data Solution Leads with experience in OpenTable formats (e.g. Apache Iceberg), to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable and efficient data storage and retrieval systems, optimizing data lake performance, and ensuring the smooth handling of our data workloads on AWS.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures leveraging AWS cloud services and Apache Iceberg.

·       Implement and manage data lake solutions using Apache Iceberg to handle time-travel, schema evolution, and transaction support.

·       Optimize data storage and querying by integrating Iceberg tables into AWS services like S3, Glue, Redshift, and EMR.

·       Work closely with data scientists and analysts to ensure seamless data access and efficient data processing workflows.

·       Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of data solutions, managing scalability and cost-effectiveness.

·       Keep up-to-date with the latest AWS offerings and Apache Iceberg features, continuously improving our data infrastructure.

·       Develop best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within our AWS and Iceberg environments.

·       Document system designs, architectures, and operational manuals for data solutions.

Qualifications:

·       Extensive experience with AWS data services and a strong understanding of OpenTable formats, specifically Apache Iceberg.

·       Proven track record in building and optimizing data lakes and data warehouse solutions.

·       Proficiency in working with big data processing tools and frameworks.

·       Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

·       Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

·       Familiarity with data orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

·       Strong communication abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Join our innovative team to advance your career in AWS data engineering and play a pivotal role in shaping our next-generation data platform.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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