Lead Data engineer

Axiom Software Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider is looking for a Data Engineering & Analytics Lead to take ownership of Snowflake and AWS projects. The successful candidate will have 13-18 years of experience in Data and Analytics, with at least 10 years in AWS data platforms. Strong presentation and communication skills are crucial, along with expertise in Snowflake and related technologies. This role offers a permanent/contract position with a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days/week on-site).

Qualifications

• 13-18 years of overall Data and Analytics experience.
• Minimum 10+ years in AWS data platform.
• 2 AWS certifications in Data/analytics/AI stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ownership of Snowflake Data & Analytics solutions.
• Respond to client RFI/RFP documents.
• Create technical propositions based on customer requirements.

Skills

AWS data platform experience

Snowflake DWH architecture

Excellent presentation skills

Python knowledge

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS Redshift

Snowflake

Terraform

Job description

Location: Reading/London, UK (1-2 days/week on-site)

Type of Hiring: Permanent/Contract

Job Description

Data Engineering & Analytics Lead at Zensar takes up end to end ownerships of Snowflake Data & Analytics solution design and practice development. This role is not just a Snowflake architect, but also requires experience with RFP business - 50% solutioning/technical & 50% delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to client RFI, RFP documents with deep and excellent technical solution design including cost estimates.
• Understanding customer requirements and creating technical propositions.
• Creating proactive proposals by understanding customer business priorities, and technology landscape.
• Contributing to technical project roadmaps, etc. required for successful execution of projects leveraging Technical Scoping & Solutioning approach.
• Building Solution roadmap & strategy for internal DE&A platform.
• Leading analyst briefings and presentations
• Presenting the technical solution to customers and RFP defense
• Managing all aspects of technical solutions development and ensuring successful project deliveries.
• Developing best practices as & when needed.
• Estimating effort, identifying risk and providing technical support whenever needed.
• Demonstrating the ability to multitask and re-prioritizing responsibility based on dynamic requirements.
• Leading and mentoring various practice competency practice teams as needed.

Skills Required

1. 13-18 Years of overall Data and Analytics experience with
2. Minimum 10+ years in AWS data platform including AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS Athena, AWS Sagemaker, AWS Quicksight, and AWS MLOPS
3. Snowflake DWH architecture, Snowflake Data Sharing, Snowpipe, Polaris catalog, and data governance (meta data/business catalogs).
4. Knowledge of at least one of the following technologies/methodologies will be an additional advantage: Python, Streamlit, Matillion, DBT, Atlan, Terraform, Kubernetes, Data Vault, Data Mesh
5. Ability to engage with principal data architects of client stakeholders
6. Excellent presentation and communication skills. This role will require regular/frequent client presentation, presales discussions with a group of client stakeholders, and influence them with our solutions.
7. Experience of hands-on working on AWS Cloud Data Platforms. At least 2 certifications in AWS Data/analytics/AI stack is mandatory
8. Expertise in hands-on Snowflake including DWH, ETL, security, and meta-data aspects. SnowPro certification is desirable.
9. Experience with related/complementary open-source software platforms and languages (e.g., Java, Python, Scala)
10. Understanding of AWS Bedrock, AI services, and Snowflake Cortex services implementation life cycle, latest tools is desirable
11. Strategies and develop IP/solution assets, accelerators, frameworks
12. Engage with partners AWS and Snowflake counterparts
13. Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
14. Be able to work with customers independently.
15. Excellent communication skills interviewing, preparation, and delivery of presentations and reports