Solutions Architect (Data Analytics)- Presales, RFP creation

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable company is seeking a Solutions Architect with extensive experience in Data Analytics for pre-sales and RFP creation in Glasgow. The role emphasizes expertise in cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS, along with strong database knowledge and the ability to lead technical discussions. Applicants should have a successful track record in delivering comprehensive data solutions and mentoring other architects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in data analytics and cloud solutions.
• Strong project management and database administration skills required.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor other architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and solution designs for clients.
• Implement monitoring and deployment strategies for various services.
• Prepare database architecture reports and oversee data migrations.

Skills

Database structures

Data mining

SQL

Data visualization

Predictive analytics

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

Spark

Databricks

Kafka

Job description

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Solutions Architect (Data Analytics) - Presales, RFP creation, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Solutions Architect (Data Analytics) - Pre-sales, RFP creation

Location: Glasgow (3 days/week onsite)

Duration: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Bring 16-18+ years of experience in DWBI, Big Data, Cloud Technologies.
• Have implementation and hands-on experience with at least two cloud platforms among Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Big Data processing services like Apache Spark, Beam, or equivalents on hyperscalers.
• Be familiar with technologies such as BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse, Pub/Sub, Kinesis, Kafka, Dataflow, Airflow, ADF.
• Demonstrate excellent consulting skills and ability to design solutions and contribute to RFP responses.
• Serve as the SPOC for all technical discussions within industry groups.
• Show strong design skills and entrepreneurship to lead client solutions.
• Define monitoring, alerting, deployment strategies for various services.
• Provide solutions ensuring resiliency, failover, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools like Jenkins, Terraform, StackDriver is a plus.
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models.
• Evaluate client operations to determine database structural needs.
• Articulate and write POVs on technologies.
• Recommend improvements for database systems.
• Ensure compliance of data implementation with regulations.
• Install and organize information systems for functionality.
• Prepare database design and architecture reports.
• Oversee data migration from legacy systems.
• Train staff and provide support for system issues.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of database structures and data mining.
• Understanding of systems development lifecycle, project management, design, and testing.
• Proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and database administration.
• Experience with data management, reporting technologies, NoSQL, data visualization, unstructured data, and predictive analytics.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor architects.
• Mandatory skills include experience with at least two hyperscalers and technologies like GCP, AWS, Azure, Spark, Beam, Dataflow, Kafka, Databricks, Jenkins, Terraform.