AWS Data Architect

Location: UK Wide - Mainly remote with travel to office and client site when required

Clearance Requirement: Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years)

Salary: £80-95,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Architect to join a dynamic team driving cloud-based data transformation initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering innovative data solutions, helping organisations modernise their data platforms and unlock the full potential of their data for analytics and AI/ML workloads.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects across diverse sectors, shaping scalable, secure, and future-ready cloud architectures.

What You'll Do

• Architect and Deliver Data Platforms: Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native data solutions on AWS, including lakehouse architectures and data modernisation initiatives.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with solution architects, delivery teams, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
• Drive Pre-Sales and Proposal Support: Contribute to solution direction, pricing, costing, and bid responses.
• Implement Governance and Security: Define and enforce data governance, security, and compliance strategies.
• Hands-On Expertise: Work with AWS services such as Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, Athena, SageMaker, and more.
• Mentor and Build Capability: Support the growth of junior team members and contribute to internal capability development.

What We're Looking For

• AWS Expertise: Proven experience designing and implementing data platforms using AWS services (Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, SageMaker, Athena).
• Data Architecture Skills: Strong background in data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses, and real-time analytics solutions.
• Cloud Modernisation Experience: Experience migrating on-premises systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Automation & DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD and AWS DevOps practices.
• Containerisation & Orchestration: Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Communication & Consulting Skills: Ability to engage with stakeholders, explain complex concepts, and influence technical decisions.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or TOGAF 9 or equivalent.
• Bonus Skills: Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, Quantexa, SAS, AI/ML, GenAI, or work in regulated industries like the Public Sector.