Solution Architect, Big Data

Tencent Cloud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Cloud seeks an experienced Big Data Solutions Consultant to drive technical engagements with overseas accounts. You will design end-to-end data architectures, lead PoCs, and articulate Tencent Cloud’s differentiated value against AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

You will collaborate with product, research, and post-sales teams to ensure client requirements are met, while navigating multi-cloud and data governance challenges across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Big Data.
• Experience with Tier-1 CSPs is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem and Spark, Flink, Elasticsearch, Doris, ClickHouse, and Trino.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand overseas customer pain points in big data architecture, real-time computing, and data governance.
• Design end-to-end solutions tailored to industries like E-commerce, Gaming, Fintech.
• Lead technical exchanges and PoC for major overseas clients and communicate Tencent Cloud’s advantages.
• Bridge overseas frontline and R&D teams to resolve client requests efficiently.
• Influence product roadmap with international market requirements and multi-cloud strategies.

Skills

Big Data

Cloud consulting

Cross-cultural communication

English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in CS/related

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Flink

Elasticsearch

Doris

ClickHouse

Trino

Iceberg

Hudi

AWS EMR

Redshift

Google BigQuery

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

About CSIG

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.