Senior Data Architect

Automat-it; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is looking for a Senior Data Architect to design and deliver end-to-end data and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive AWS experience and can collaborate effectively with technical leaders and clients. This role, with a hybrid work model, offers opportunities for professional training and certifications, supporting your growth in a dynamic tech environment.

Benefits

Professional training and certifications

International work environment

Referral program

Company events and social gatherings

English classes

Soft skills training

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in AWS, including solution design and maintenance.
• 2 years in customer-facing technical roles like Cloud Architect.
• Proficient in AWS analytics tools like Glue and Redshift.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement data and analytics solutions.
• Lead workshops, POCs, and architecture reviews.
• Stay up-to-date on Data Engineering and Analytics trends.

Skills

AWS solution design

Customer engagement

Data processing

Communication skills

AWS analytics tools

Education

AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification

Tools

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Automat-it is where high‑growth startups turn when they need to move faster, scale smarter and make the most of the cloud. As an AWS Premier Partner and Strategic Partner we deliver hands‑on DevOps, FinOps and GenAI support that drives real results.

We work across EMEA fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas and help build the future of tech.

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect to help shape how high‑growth startups build and scale. In this role you’ll design and deliver end‑to‑end data and analytics solutions—from architecture and pipelines to visualization and insights—guiding customers from concept through to production. You’ll work closely with startup founders, technical leaders and account executives to create scalable, cost‑efficient architectures that drive real business impact.

Work location – hybrid from London.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement data & analytics solutions to meet business requirements and create cost‑efficient, highly available and scalable customer solutions, including Well‑Architected reviews and SoW.
• Research and analyze current solutions and initiate improvement plans.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed and developed according to best practices.
• Lead workshops, POCs and architecture reviews with startup customers, conferences, webinars and more.
• Stay up‑to‑date on Data Engineering and Analytics trends and contribute to internal enablement.
• Frequent travels – locally (on‑demand to meet with customers and partners and attend local events) and abroad (at least once a quarter).

Benefits

• Professional training and certifications covered by the company (AWS, FinOps, Kubernetes, etc.)
• International work environment
• Referral program – enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
• Company events and social gatherings (happy hours, team events, knowledge sharing, etc.)
• English classes
• Soft skills training
• Country‑specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

• 3 years of hands‑on experience in AWS, including solution design, migration and maintenance
• 2 years in customer‑facing technical roles (e.g. SRE, Cloud Architect, Customer Engineer)
• Production experience with AWS infrastructure, data services and real‑time data processing
• Proficiency in a wide range of AWS services (e.g. EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, DynamoDB)
• Skilled in AWS analytics tools (Glue, Athena, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, MSK, QuickSight, dbt)
• Understanding of information security best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and local language
• Ability to lead end‑to‑end technical engagements and work in fast‑paced environments
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification
• Experience with Iceberg – an advantage
• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD and DevOps tools – an advantage
• Experience with ETL processes, data lakes and pipelines – an advantage
• Experience writing SOWs, HLDs and effort estimates – an advantage
• AWS Professional or Data Analytics / Data Engineer certifications – an advantage

Remote Work: Yes.

Employment Type: Full‑time.

Automat‑it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that cultivating a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognising the value you bring to our team.