Data Platform Architect - AWS

BJSS; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BJSS is seeking a Data Platform Architect to transform client data access and processing. This senior role involves defining AWS infrastructure, client engagement, and contributing to data solutions in a dynamic professional services environment, with ample opportunities for growth and influence.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Discounts from various brands

Referral scheme with unlimited referrals

Flexible holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training opportunities and incentives

Supportive team environment

Vibrant social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience working in an AWS environment.
• Comfort with Infrastructure as Code.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Define and build AWS infrastructure.
• Engage with clients for about 70% of the time.
• Develop capabilities and contribute to presales.

Skills

AWS experience

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Data evangelism

Commitment to quality

Job description

As a Data Platform Architect, you’ll have the chance to transform how our clients access and process data, help drive their data maturity, and enable them with data-driven decision making.

We’re looking for a hands-on practitioner to take ownership of our AWS-focused Enterprise Data Platforms offering and shape this to future market needs.

You will be comfortable defining and building AWS infrastructure, while also able to discuss the finer details of data warehouses, lakes, lake houses, and mesh architectures with client stakeholders and internal teams. You will often be the key subject matter expert on proposals and bids.

Expect to work with clients about 70% of the time, with 30% dedicated to developing this capability, contributing to presales, and curating accelerators. There will also be opportunities to blog, speak at events, and engage with the data community.

About You

This is a senior role within our Data Professional Services team, offering great freedom to evolve our data platform accelerators. We believe this role suits many backgrounds and skills, with the only requirements being:

• Experience working in an AWS environment
• Comfort with Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workloads
• Excitement for working with and evangelising data solutions
• Interest in staying up-to-date with technology
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

Feel free to discuss how you would make this role your own. We look forward to your application!

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance – choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental, and more)
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other services
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – flexibility to split your time between the office, client site, and WFH
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals
• Flexible holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training opportunities and incentives, including professional certifications and unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Opportunities to get involved in initiatives promoting diversity in tech
• Supportive team environment to help you grow at BJSS
• A vibrant social calendar with events, town halls, team outings, and family-inclusive activities