AWS Data Architect

Nigel Frank; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Nigel Frank is recruiting an experienced AWS Data Architect for its Technology Consulting practice in the UK. The role focuses on defining architecture strategy, leading data, analytics and AI platforms, and guiding delivery across regulated and public sector environments.

The candidate will work with senior stakeholders, engineering teams and business leaders to unlock value from data while ensuring secure, resilient and future-ready solutions. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in data, analytics or AI architecture.
• Strong expertise across AWS data and analytics services.
• Experience designing both batch and real‑time data processing.
• Knowledge of modern cloud architecture patterns including APIs and microservices.
• Experience implementing machine learning, Generative AI and AI‑enabled solutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise‑scale AWS data and analytics architectures.
• Lead delivery of cloud‑native data platforms across the full data lifecycle.
• Integrate ML, Generative AI and LLM capabilities into business solutions.
• Define data governance, security and architecture standards.
• Advise senior stakeholders on technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers.

Skills

AWS Data Architect

Leadership

Communication

Data architecture

AI/ML experience

Data governance

Cloud architecture

Job description

AWS Data Architect

Up to £95,000 + Benefits

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Data Architect to join its growing Technology Consulting practice. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects across regulated and public sector environments, shaping enterprise data strategies and delivering cutting-edge cloud-native solutions.

The Role

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining architecture strategy, providing technical leadership and guiding the delivery of scalable data, analytics and AI platforms. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, engineering teams and business leaders, you will help organisations unlock value from their data while ensuring solutions are secure, resilient and future‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Designing enterprise‑scale AWS data and analytics architectures
• Leading the delivery of cloud‑native data platforms across the full data lifecycle
• Integrating machine learning, Generative AI and large language model capabilities into business solutions
• Defining data governance, security and architecture standards
• Advising senior stakeholders on technology strategy and roadmap development
• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers

About You

• Experience in data, analytics or AI architecture
• Strong expertise across AWS data and analytics services
• Experience designing both batch and real‑time data processing solutions
• Knowledge of modern cloud architecture patterns including APIs and microservices
• Experience implementing machine learning, Generative AI and AI‑enabled solutions
• Strong understanding of data governance, security and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £95,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• Exposure to large‑scale cloud, data and AI transformation programmes
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced consultants and architects
• Clear progression path within a growing consultancy environment