Role Description We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Data & BI Architect to lead the implementation of a cloud-based data ingestion, transformation, analytics, and business intelligence reporting platform for our Finance team. This project will build a scalable, secure, and automated data ecosystem leveraging services such as AWS Lake Formation, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Amazon Athena, and Amazon QuickSight (also known as Quick Suite), with infrastructure managed via Terraform. The successful contractor will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing a modern financial data platform that enables accurate reporting, analytics, and strategic insights. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement a secure, scalable AWS-based data lake and analytics architecture - Develop automated data ingestion pipelines from financial and operational systems - Build ETL/ELT workflows using AWS Glue and related services - Configure and manage data governance and access controls using AWS Lake Formation - Optimize storage and query performance in Amazon S3 and Amazon Athena - Develop dashboards and financial BI reports in Amazon QuickSight - Apply infrastructure-as-code principles using Terraform - Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across financial datasets - Translate finance team requirements into technical data models and reporting solutions - Collaborate with finance stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and reporting structures - Implement best practices for security, cost optimization, and performance tuning Technical Expertise - Strong hands-on experience with: - Terraform (infrastructure as code) - AWS Lake Formation - AWS Glue (ETL development) - Amazon S3 (data lake design and management) - Amazon Athena (query optimization and performance tuning) - Amazon QuickSight (dashboarding, dataset modelling, row-level security) - Experience designing and implementing data lakes and analytics architectures in AWS - Solid DBA skills (data modelling, indexing, query optimization, schema design) - Strong SQL expertise - Experience with data transformation, validation, and pipeline orchestration - Background in data analysis and statistical analysis Business Intelligence & Analysis - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas) - Experience with BI reporting tools (e.g., QuickSight and other enterprise BI platforms) - Ability to design executive-level dashboards and operational reports - Strong understanding of KPIs, metrics, and performance measurement frameworks Bonus Skills & Experience - Experience integrating or working with the following platforms is highly desirable: - Xero (financial accounting system integration and reporting) - HubSpot (CRM data integration for revenue reporting) - Harvest (time and project cost tracking integration) - Airtable (operational data integration and workflow support) - Experience building ingestion pipelines from SaaS platforms via APIs, webhooks, or third-party connectors is a strong advantage Finance Domain Knowledge (Preferred) - Experience working with financial datasets and reporting environments, including: - Understanding of financial reporting structures, such as revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, and operating expenses - Experience building or supporting financial reporting models (P&L, revenue reporting, cost analysis) - Ability to structure and model financial KPIs and metrics used in executive reporting - Familiarity with budget vs. actual and variance analysis reporting structures - Experience designing data models that support financial reporting hierarchies and time-based analysis (monthly, quarterly, YTD) - Practical exposure to financial system data structures, such as: - General ledger exports - Billing and revenue data - Cost and project accounting data - CRM revenue pipeline data - Experience working with Finance stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into technical datasets and dashboards - Understanding of data accuracy, reconciliation, and auditability requirements in financial reporting environments Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data platforms, or BI solutions - Proven experience delivering end-to-end AWS data solutions - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - Excellent stakeholder communication skills - Ability to work independently in a contract role and deliver within tight timelines Deliverables - By the end of the 3-month engagement, the contractor will have: - Implemented a production-ready AWS-based financial data platform - Delivered automated ingestion and transformation pipelines (including SaaS integrations where applicable) - Established governed, secure data access controls - Developed validated financial dashboards and BI reporting for the Finance team - Documented architecture, processes, and operational procedures

• Design and architect scalable, and resilient Oracle Cloud infrastructure solutions and shared services that comply with applicable industry standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, DOD CC SRG). • Develop cloud strategy and roadmaps aligned with organization objectives and technical requirements. • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals. • Use and drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and related automation such as GitLab pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and automated testing. • Optimize performance and reliability of the OCI Cloud One environment and shared services. • Implement / integrate with identity and access management solutions, security monitoring frameworks, and other multi-cloud common services. • Support customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption. • Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems. • Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes. • Support security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including other Cloud One environment teams, development, operations, security, and product management. • Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations.

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. Citizenship Requirement for US Candidates: - Must be a US citizen - Ability to obtain US security clearance About the Position We are seeking a talented Cloud Database Automation Engineer with a strong focus on database Infrastructure and process automation to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our database operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our database infrastructure, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency. What You’ll Get to Do - Design and build Python/Powershell-based automation tools for database operations and data collection. - Develop reusable frameworks and libraries for automated tools, testing, and monitoring. - Leverage your knowledge of APIs and cloud SDKs to create intelligent, event-driven automation. - Optimize database performance and implement self-healing systems using Python-based observability tools. - Collaborate on defining and enforcing best practices in cloud-native database management and automated security compliance. - Contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, incorporating Python where applicable. - Document workflows, scripts, and tools, and contribute to internal libraries and developer documentation. - Stay updated with modern Python frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps best practices. Skills and experience we value - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional experience with Python, ideally in backend or automation-focused roles. - Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and Pythonic best practices. - Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB). - Familiarity with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (preferred). - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation scripting. - Exposure to IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (bonus). - Understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and data modeling. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Certifications in Python, cloud platforms, or DevOps tools are a plus. - Ability to integrate AI-assisted workflows like Claude into automation and engineering tasks to improve efficiency and code quality. What’s in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. About the Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process #LI-Remote

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. Citizenship Requirement for US Candidates: - Must be a US citizen - Ability to obtain US security clearance About the Position We are seeking a talented Cloud Database Automation Engineer with a strong focus on database Infrastructure and process automation to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our database operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our database infrastructure, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency. What You’ll Get to Do - Design and build Python/Powershell-based automation tools for database operations and data collection. - Develop reusable frameworks and libraries for automated tools, testing, and monitoring. - Leverage your knowledge of APIs and cloud SDKs to create intelligent, event-driven automation. - Optimize database performance and implement self-healing systems using Python-based observability tools. - Collaborate on defining and enforcing best practices in cloud-native database management and automated security compliance. - Contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, incorporating Python where applicable. - Document workflows, scripts, and tools, and contribute to internal libraries and developer documentation. - Stay updated with modern Python frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps best practices. Skills and experience we value - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional experience with Python, ideally in backend or automation-focused roles. - Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and Pythonic best practices. - Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB). - Familiarity with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (preferred). - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation scripting. - Exposure to IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (bonus). - Understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and data modeling. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Certifications in Python, cloud platforms, or DevOps tools are a plus. - Ability to integrate AI-assisted workflows like Claude into automation and engineering tasks to improve efficiency and code quality. What’s in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. About the Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process #LI-Remote