Data Platform Architect

Parser

Data Platform Architect designing and implementing AWS cloud-native data platform architectures. Leading technical governance and collaborating with vendors in a regulated environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-time🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDynamoDBKafkaPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement cloud-native data platform architectures on AWS, covering ingestion, streaming, storage, processing, and analytics
Architect and guide event-driven and streaming data solutions using Kafka (Confluent Platform / Confluent Cloud); Apache Flink experience is a plus
Define and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, including cloud resources, networking, and platform services
Contribute directly to platform components, automation, and data pipelines using Python and SQL
Establish architectural patterns for scalability, resilience, observability, security, and cost optimization
Hands on experience with AWS Services like Lambda, Fargate, EKS, DynamoDB, and MemoryDB
Own end-to-end system design for the data platform, from source systems through consumption
Define target-state architectures, reference designs, and technical standards
Make informed architectural trade-offs across performance, cost, security, and operational complexity
Ensure consistent application of architecture principles across teams and initiatives
Provide architectural direction and technical governance for external vendors and system integrators
Review vendor-produced designs, implementation plans, and deliverables for quality and alignment
Ensure vendor solutions adhere to platform standards, security controls, and regulatory requirements
Act as the technical authority for platform-related decisions across internal and external teams
Own the data platform as a product, with clear vision, roadmap, and success metrics
Balance platform reliability, developer experience, and time-to-value for data consumers
Drive continuous improvement in platform usability, self-service, and operational excellence
Design platforms that meet the needs of regulated industries such as aviation, finance, or healthcare
Embed security, data privacy, auditability, and governance into platform architecture
Collaborate closely with security, compliance, and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment
Support audits, reviews, and regulatory assessments as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Data Platform Architect, Senior Data Engineer, or similar role
Demonstrated ability to operate at system and platform architecture level, not just implementation
Experience defining and enforcing architectural standards and best practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Experience working in regulated environments (aviation, financial services, healthcare, or similar)
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, metadata management, and audit requirements
Experience overseeing third-party vendors or delivery partners
Exposure to modern data platforms supporting analytics and BI workloads

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly competitive compensation package
Medical insurance
The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built
The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-native architectureAWSKafkaApache FlinkTerraformPythonSQLLambdaFargateEKS

Soft Skills

communicationarchitectural directiontechnical governancecollaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementleadershipdecision-makingadaptability