Solution Architect, Big Data

Tencent Cloud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Cloud’s Big Data team in CSIG is seeking a seasoned consultant to design and implement advanced data solutions for overseas accounts. You will showcase Tencent Cloud advantages, lead PoCs, and collaborate with product and R&D to tailor offerings for retail, gaming, fintech, and more.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in big data, strong Hadoop ecosystem skills, and proven ability to navigate cross-cultural environments while presenting, negotiating, and delivering at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in big data; prior Tier-1 CSP experience preferred.
• Expertise in Hadoop ecosystem and components like Spark, Flink, Elasticsearch, Doris, ClickHouse, and Trino.
• Strong knowledge of big data architecture, Data Lake concepts (Iceberg, Hudi) and serverless data.
• Familiarity with AWS EMR/Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, and Databricks; ability to perform competitive analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal-writing skills; English or Chinese as working language.

Responsibilities

• Understand overseas customer pain points in big data architecture and design end-to-end solutions.
• Lead technical exchanges and PoCs; articulate Tencent Cloud’s big data advantages to drive migration and upgrades.
• Bridge overseas frontline and R&D; collaborate with product, research, and post-sales teams to meet client requests.
• Influence product roadmap through international market feedback (data compliance, multi-cloud).

Skills

Big Data

Cloud architecture

Technical presentations

Proposal writing

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Communications, or related fields

Tools

Hadoop ecosystem

Spark

Flink

Elasticsearch

Doris

ClickHouse

Trino

Iceberg

Hudi

AWS EMR

Redshift

Google BigQuery

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is the core driving force behind Tencent's AI commercialization. We lead the company’s AI strategy, turning cutting-edge AI technologies into real-world solutions that redefine industries. By integrating AI with cloud and cybersecurity, we build intelligent systems that transform retail, healthcare, education, transportation, and beyond. CSIG doesn’t just digitize industries—we embed intelligence into every interaction, creating a smarter, more connected ecosystem where users and businesses thrive together.

Role Overview

As a key member of the Tencent Cloud Big Data team, you will be responsible for technical consulting and solution implementation for key overseas accounts. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise in big data and a keen insight into the global cloud market. You will empower global enterprises to solve complex data challenges while showcasing the unique value of Tencent Cloud against competitors like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirement Insight & Solution Design: Deeply understand the pain points of overseas customers in big data architecture, real-time computing, and data governance. Design end-to-end solutions tailored to specific industries such as E-commerce, Gaming, and Fintech.
• Customer Acquisition & Value Proposition: Lead technical exchanges and Proof of Concept (PoC) for major overseas clients. Effectively communicate the core advantages of Tencent Cloud’s big data suite to drive cloud migration and architecture upgrades. Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the overseas frontline and the R&D headquarters. Collaborate with product, research, and post-sales teams to ensure client technical requests are resolved efficiently.
• Product Globalization Driver: Extract common requirements from the international market (e.g., data compliance, multi-cloud strategy) to influence the product roadmap and drive the localization and optimization of Tencent Cloud products.

Requirements

• Background: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Communications, or related fields. 5+ years of experience in Big Data; prior experience with Tier-1 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) is highly preferred.
• Expertise in the Hadoop ecosystem and deep understanding of components like Spark, Flink, Elasticsearch, Doris, ClickHouse, and Trino.,
• Strong knowledge of big data architecture, including Data Lake (Iceberg, Hudi) and Serverless data concepts.
• Familiarity with mainstream global cloud products such as AWS EMR/Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, and Databricks.,
• Ability to perform competitive analysis and develop differentiation strategies.
• Soft Skills: Excellent logical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and high-pressure environment.
• Must be capable of conducting technical presentations, writing proposals, and supporting client negotiations independently.
• Proficiency in English or Chinese is required as a working language.
• Experience in overseas study or supporting international projects is a significant plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.