Role: Data & AI; Data Solution Architect (AWS & Snowflake)
Location: London, UK
Is it Permanent / Contract: Permanent
Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite
You must possess.
Possess 13–17 years of work experience at a reputable Data & AI services firm.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for compelling storytelling.
• Proven capabilities to design and implement data platforms on cloud AWS/Snowflake, including services such as Data Strategy, DB Management, Data Warehousing, Data Migrations, ETL pipelines, Data Modelling, RDM/MDM, Data Observability, Enterprise Data Platforms, Reporting, and Analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to delivering Data & AI projects, conducting assessments of the data landscape, offering expert guidance on tool or platform portfolio rationalisation, and providing solutions for modernising, migrating, and integrating cloud applications. These solutions will be based on industry best practices and aligned with the client's enterprise strategy.
• Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect, with expertise in various AWS services such as EC2, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Quicksight, and Sagemaker, among others.
• Proficiency in Snowflake's architecture and familiarity with its features, including Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks used for real-time data processing. Additionally, familiarity with Streamlit and knowledge of DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines.
• Should hold relevant technical certifications from AWS and Snowflake.
• The ability to conduct data landscape assessments and be able to provide solutions for modernising, migrating, and integrating applications on the cloud using industry best practices.
• Engage with business and technology stakeholders, collect necessary information, comprehend client expectations, clarify details through workshops, and propose and discuss optimal solutions.
• Ability to deliver projects manage and troubleshoot any escalated issues related to Data & AI delivery
• Work closely with the pre-sales, account, and sales teams, providing support throughout all phases of Data & AI deal pursuits and expand existing projects.
Good to have.
• Possess a Bachelor or Masters degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Decision Sciences.
• Drive meaningful customer conversations and achieve positive business outcomes.
• Engage with clients effectively and play a key role in achieving successful outcomes for clients
Familiarity with MDM tools such as Informatica, Profisee, etc.
• Prior experience in collaborating with AWS and Snowflake to adapt and refine go-to-market strategies at the account level.
• Understanding of the Agile methodology for development and execution.
• Proficient in data consumption design patterns such as semantic layers and visualisations.
• Experience in implementing MLOps projects.
• Maintains an active learning approach, staying current with industry trends, and applying these insights to develop solutions, initiate new projects, and shape capability roadmaps.
• Contribute to the development of solutions and automation accelerators, and mentor emerging Data & AI talent.
• Familiarity with the business landscape in the UK and Europe.
• Willing to travel up to 10 to 20% of the time, primarily within the UK and sometimes within Europe.