Principal Solutions Architect

Parser Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Solution Architect, where your expertise in IT architecture and AWS Cloud Technologies will shape the future of data platforms. You'll lead the design of scalable, secure solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a rapidly growing organization that values technical excellence and teamwork. If you're passionate about creating impactful solutions and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Competitive Compensation Package

Multicultural Community of Tech Experts

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT Architecture with AWS specialization.
• Proven experience in building and managing data platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust IT architecture strategies for cloud environments.
• Lead the design and development of a new global data platform.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

IT Architecture

AWS Cloud Technologies

Networking Knowledge

Data Platform Implementation

Python Programming

Event-Driven Architectures

Security Best Practices

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

AWS Certifications

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Datadog

Kafka

AWS Services (EC2, S3, etc.)

Job description

Principal Solution Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Solution Architect with deep expertise in IT Architecture, AWS Cloud Technologies, and data platform implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong networking knowledge and hands-on experience designing and developing scalable data platforms. This role requires leadership skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive the development of a new global data platform.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design in cloud based environments:

• Develop and implement robust IT architecture strategies for cloud and hybrid environments, leveraging AWS best practices.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions tailored to business needs.
• Architect and optimize data platforms to enable efficient data collection, storage, and processing.
• Implement and manage cloud-native services, including compute, storage, databases (SQL & NoSQL), and serverless architectures.
• Ensure cost-efficient and optimized cloud usage.

Networking Focus:

• Design and implement secure networking solutions using AWS networking services such as VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, and CloudFront.
• Configure and troubleshoot complex networking scenarios, including hybrid cloud setups.
• Manage network performance and security standards, including SLAs, bandwidth, latency, and IPSec VPN configurations.

Data Platform Implementation:

• Lead the design and development of a new global data platform (PaaS)
• Ensure scalable storage solutions (data lakes, data warehouses) to handle structured and unstructured data.
• Implement ETL/ELT pipelines using Dagster, Airflow, or similar tools.
• Optimize performance and scalability for large data volumes.
• Govern data security, compliance, and access controls.

Development & DevOps:

• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python.
• Knowledge of Event-Driven Architectures (Kafka).
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

• Implement and manage monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog.
• Ensure real-time logging, alerting, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business units, developers, and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Serve as a technical advisor for IT infrastructure, networking, and data platform strategies.
• Act as a point of contact for integration with other teams.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement security best practices, including IAM, data encryption, and secure API design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Lead technical teams and collaborate across different software project areas.
• Provide training and mentorship to more junior team members and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and documentation.

Key Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in IT Architecture, with at least 5 years specializing in AWS Cloud Technologies.
• Experience in building and managing data platforms with expertise in data storage, processing, and governance.
• Proven experience with networking technologies, including configuring VPNs, managing DNS, and optimizing network performance.
• AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, DNS) and security principles.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and design efficient solutions.

Technical Skills

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) is a plus.
• AWS Cloud Services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, etc.
• Networking Tools: AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, and other relevant tools.
• Security Best Practices: IAM, MFA, data encryption, firewall configurations.
• Programming/Scripting: Python, Terraform, or similar languages.
• Event-Driven Architectures: Kafka.
• Monitoring and Logging: Datadog, ELK Stack, Prometheus, etc.
• Experience in agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Location:

• Hybrid. Office located in London. (Hayes area).
• Office presence required: Yes.
• Frequency: 2-3 times a week at the office.

Some of the benefits you'll enjoy working with us:

• The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
  
• Medical insurance.

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