Principal Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge IT architecture and data platforms. This role offers the chance to drive the development of a global data platform while leveraging AWS Cloud Technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking skills and a passion for creating scalable solutions. Join a vibrant, multicultural community of tech experts and enjoy a highly competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology in a rapidly growing environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Competitive compensation package

Multicultural community of tech experts

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT Architecture, specializing in AWS.
• Proven experience in building and managing data platforms.
• Strong networking knowledge and experience with AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust IT architecture strategies for cloud environments.
• Lead the development of a new global data platform.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into actionable solutions.

Skills

AWS Cloud Technologies

IT Architecture

Networking Knowledge

Python Programming

Data Platform Implementation

Event-Driven Architectures

Infrastructure as Code

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Datadog

Kafka

Job description

Job Description

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- 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 .
• 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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