AWS Data Architect - Contract Role - £500/pd

Jefferson Frank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking an experienced AWS Data Architect to shape the future of their data strategy. This role involves designing efficient data architectures and ensuring data quality across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data modeling, AWS services, and governance principles. Competitive day rate offered, with flexible working arrangements available. Candidates must be UK-based with unrestricted right to work.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a senior data-focused role.
• Comfortable with immediate availability for an October start.
• Must be UK-based with unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures.
• Define and enforce data governance standards.
• Oversee data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration.

Skills

Data modeling techniques and tools

Data storage solutions (relational, NoSQL, data lakes)

Data integration patterns and ETL/ELT processes

AWS data platforms and services

Data governance principles

Big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)

Advanced SQL skills

Programming languages (Python, Java)

Job description

AWS Data Architect - London/Remote - £500/pd

Please note - this role will require you to be UK based with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. You must be willing to work on-site in London as required.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, develop, and govern our enterprise data landscape. This is a critical role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple platforms and systems. If you thrive on building robust data ecosystems and delivering impactful solutions, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures.
• Define and enforce data governance standards, including data quality and metadata management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Oversee data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration.
• Optimize data storage solutions across relational, NoSQL, and data lake environments.
• Leverage AWS data platforms and services to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices in big data and distributed computing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a senior data-focused role.
• Expertise in data modelling techniques and tools.
• Strong knowledge of data storage solutions (relational, NoSQL, data lakes).
• Hands‑on experience with data integration patterns and ETL/ELT processes.
• Proficiency in AWS data platforms and services.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles (data quality, metadata, access control).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and distributed computing.
• Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java).

Additional Requirements

• Immediate availability for an October start.
• Must be UK‑based with unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Comfortable with occasional travel to London for on‑site meetings.

Why Apply

• Opportunity to shape the future of our data strategy.
• Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements.
• Work on cutting‑edge data technologies in a collaborative environment.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at [e-mail]. Interviews will begin this week.