AWS Data Transformation Lead at Horizontal Talent in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity: AWS Cloud Data Transformation Lead
Are you a data architecture and modeling expert with a passion for transforming data in the cloud? We're seeking a talented individual to lead our data transformation efforts and help us unlock the full potential of our AWS Cloud environment. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact on our financial operations and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transformation of data models from operational databases to AWS Cloud-based data lakes, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Design and optimize logical and physical data models tailored for a data lakehouse environment, emphasizing performance, scalability, and adaptability.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to understand data structures, relationships, and quality within operational databases.
• Translate complex data requirements into effective data models that support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs.
• Leverage a strong understanding of financial business processes and data to inform data modeling and analysis efforts.
• Implement and enforce data governance standards to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency within the data lakehouse.
• Collaborate with data engineers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that data models meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship in data modeling and data analysis, sharing best practices and guiding junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data architecture and data modeling, with a focus on cloud environments.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS Cloud services, specifically in data lake and data warehouse solutions.
• Strong expertise in financial domain data, business processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner) and SQL.
• Deep knowledge of data analysis techniques and the ability to translate business needs into effective data models.
• Familiarity with data governance and security practices, especially in the financial industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

If you're ready to take your data transformation skills to the next level and contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply today. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications and enthusiasm for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $98 - $106 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Apply Now