Data Platform Architect - AWS

BJSS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJSS is seeking a Data Platform Architect to transform data processing for clients and shape the AWS-focused Enterprise Data Platforms. The role involves client interactions and designing innovative solutions while contributing to a supportive team culture with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Discounts from retail and lifestyle brands

Referral scheme with unlimited referrals

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification support

Opportunities for diversity initiatives

Supportive team environment

Engaging social events

Qualifications

• Experience working in an AWS environment.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code.
• Passion for delivering high-quality data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Transform how clients access and process data.
• Define and build AWS infrastructure.
• Engage with clients, spending 70% of time on-site.

Skills

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Data Solutions

Automation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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

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

You will be comfortable defining and building AWS infrastructure and discussing data warehouses, lakes, lake houses, and mesh architectures with stakeholders and internal teams. You will often serve as the key subject matter expert on proposals and bids.

Expect to spend about 70% of your time working with clients and 30% developing capabilities, 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 senior role within our Data Professional Services team offers significant freedom to develop our data platform accelerators. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds, but we ask that you:

• Work in an AWS environment
• Are comfortable with Infrastructure as Code
• Automate repetitive tasks and workloads
• Are passionate about data solutions
• Stay updated with technological advancements
• Deliver 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 it (additional pension, healthcare, dental, etc.)
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and more
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to split time between office, client site, and WFH
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certification support, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Opportunities to participate in initiatives promoting diversity in tech
• Supportive team environment for professional growth
• Engaging social events and activities