Data Architect

BJSS; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Technical Authority to lead delivery teams and interface with clients in Liverpool. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in data ecosystems, including AWS, Azure, and strong knowledge of security protocols. The role emphasizes Agile methodologies, mentoring, and quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle, offering a supportive environment with flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Discounts from retail brands

Industry-leading referral scheme

Flexible holiday buy/sell option

Electric vehicle scheme

Training opportunities and incentives

Social calendar events

GymFlex membership programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with data platforms and modelling approaches.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement at the C-Level.
• Hands-on approach balanced with innovation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to deliver technical expertise.
• Lead delivery teams and mentor to meet high standards.
• Champion quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

DataOps culture

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Data platform experience

Security and privacy knowledge

Tools

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Overview

About the Role We work with clients across all aspects of deriving value from data: from technical implementations like modern data warehousing; through to massively scalable analytics and ML solutions. We help our customers embrace a DataOps culture. We are advocates of Agile methodologies and believe in constant delivery of business value. Our projects manifest both on-premise or in cloud, often driving business intelligence and machine learning capabilities, helping customers achieve their Data as a Service ambitions.

As a technical authority, you will interface directly with customers representing BJSS’ deep technical expertise. You will lead delivery teams by example, providing the insight to enable them to craft great solutions that delight our customers. You’ll mentor others to ensure they see the wider picture and meet our exacting standards, while championing the deep experience they bring.

About You

Technology and data are your passions and you get huge reward from seeing excellent solutions delivered. You’re an enthusiastic champion for your subject, and your energy and delivery-focused attitude wins the respect of those around you as a trusted technical advisor.

You’re willing to be hands-on when necessary and able to balance innovation and intellectual rigour with pragmatism. You have a constant drive to learn. You’re genuinely passionate about understanding the challenges your customers face and how you can help them.

You’ll bring wide experience of the data ecosystem, including: numerous data platforms e.g. Databricks; data modelling approaches; public cloud services including AWS and Azure; a deep knowledge and focus on security and privacy and their applications on data platform implementations; and OLTP and analytical warehouses.

With experience in Agile and C-Level stakeholder engagement, you’ll be knowledgeable in the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery and a champion of quality.

Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more)
• Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working - not fully remote; we offer flexibility to split time between the office, client site and WFH
• Discounts – preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on referrals
• Flexible holiday buy/sell option
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training opportunities and incentives – professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Giving back – partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech
• Part of a squad with people from different areas to help you grow at BJSS
• Busy social calendar – quarterly town halls, squad nights out, weekends away with families included, office get-togethers
• GymFlex gym membership programme