Senior Data Architect

Automat-it; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and deliver end-to-end data solutions for high-growth startups. This role involves working closely with technical leaders and founders, ensuring scalable and efficient architectures. Key qualifications include hands-on AWS experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in AWS analytics tools. The position offers professional training, an international environment, and the flexibility of hybrid work.

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 solution design and migration.
• 2 years in customer-facing technical roles.
• Production experience with AWS infrastructure and data services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data & analytics solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on best practices.
• Lead workshops and POCs with startup customers.

Skills

AWS hands-on experience

Customer-facing roles

Data processing

AWS analytics tools proficiency

Communication skills

Education

AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification

Tools

AWS (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 will design and deliver end‑to‑end data and analytics solutions— from architecture and pipelines to visualization and insights—guiding customers from concept through production. You will 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

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 the 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.

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