TL;DR

Principal Data Architect: Leading end-to-end data lifecycle and architecting scalable data solutions using AWS services with an accent on analytics and scalability. Focus on defining technical direction related to data conceptualisation, modelling, and visualisation within the organisation’s analytics ecosystem.

Location: One Braham (4140), London, United Kingdom

Company

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What you will do

Lead End-to-End Data Lifecycle: Own and manage the complete data lifecycle—from capturing learning interaction data to delivering consolidated insights—ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and actionable.
Architect Scalable Data Solutions: Design and implement enterprise-grade data pipelines and architectures using AWS services (e.g. S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis), optimised for analytics and scalability.
Set Technical Direction: Define and guide technical decisions related to data conceptualisation, modelling, and visualisation within the organisation’s analytics ecosystem.
Champion Data Governance and Access: Drive visibility into data usage and access, ensuring secure, compliant, and transparent data practices across the organisation.
Serve as a go-to expert in data architecture, resolving complex issues and fostering thought leadership and technical excellence.
Lead Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of data architecture practices.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or any relevant field A master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.
AWS Solutions Architect, Associate or Professional, is good to have and holds high weight.
Strong knowledge of cloud concepts, architecture patterns, and best practices
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS solutions
Hands-on experience with any cloud, preferably AWS, is preferred.
Extensive background in software architecture and solution design, with deep expertise in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.

Culture & Benefits

Annual On target bonus 15% (personal and company multipliers)
Car allowance - worth £5500 a year (can be taken as cash)
Private healthcare for you and your family
BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option