Data Platform Solution Architect

N Consulting Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 73,800 - 83,025; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Data Platform Solution Architect to design modern cloud-native data platforms. This role focuses on building scalable, secure architectures using Snowflake and AWS technologies. Candidates must have strong experience in solution architecture, performance tuning, and data engineering. The position is hybrid and based in Dublin, Ireland, requiring immediate joiners. The role includes developing workflows, driving CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Solution Architecture and enterprise data platform design.
• Hands-on with AWS S3 data lakes and EMR / PySpark processing.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture patterns (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end data platform architectures using modern cloud-native patterns.
• Produce high-quality Architecture Design Documents (ADDs) and technical blueprints.
• Lead data ingestion, transformation, and modeling strategies.

Skills

Snowflake architecture and performance tuning

AWS S3 data lakes

Data Lakehouse architectures (Apache Iceberg)

dbt for data transformation

Apache Airflow / AWS MWAA

Terraform / Infrastructure as Code

Tools

EMR

CI/CD tools

Security and compliance tools

Job description

LocationDublin, Ireland# Data Platform Solution Architect at N Consulting LtdLocationDublin, IrelandSalary€400 - €450 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedMarch 31st, 2026Apply NowJob Title: Data Platform Solution Architect Locations: Nenagh / Dublin (Ireland) or Warsaw (Poland) Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days from Office) Contract Role: 6 months Start Date: Only Immediate Joiners or candidates with max 2-3 weeks’ noticeRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Data Platform Solution Architect to design, build, and optimize modern, cloud-native data platforms. You will play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures, leveraging best-in-class technologies across data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise, architectural leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver robust data solutions aligned with business needs.Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end data platform architectures using modern cloud-native patterns Produce high-quality Architecture Design Documents (ADDs) and technical blueprints Architect and optimize solutions using Snowflake, dbt, and Data Lakehouse (Iceberg) Build and manage scalable S3-based data lakes and processing pipelines using EMR / PySpark Develop and orchestrate workflows using Airflow / MWAA Lead data ingestion, transformation, and modeling strategies Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and performance tuning across systems Implement observability, monitoring, and APM solutions Drive CI/CD pipelines, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Apply security best practices and ensure compliance across data platforms Integrate data cataloging and governance tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholdersRequired Skills & Experience Core Architecture & Data Platforms Strong experience in Solution Architecture and enterprise data platform design Deep expertise in Snowflake architecture and performance tuning Experience with Data Lakehouse architectures (Apache Iceberg) Hands-on with AWS S3 data lakes and EMR / PySpark processing Data Engineering & Orchestration Proficiency in Apache Airflow / AWS MWAA Strong experience with dbt for data transformation Solid understanding of data ingestion pipelines and data modeling Cloud & DevOps Experience with cloud-native architecture patterns (AWS preferred) Strong knowledge of Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience implementing automation and deployment strategies Performance, Reliability & Observability Expertise in performance tuning (Snowflake, Airflow, Iceberg) Strong focus on platform reliability and scalability Experience with monitoring, logging, and APM tools Security & Governance Knowledge of cloud security best practices Experience with data governance and catalog toolsNice to Have Experience with multi-cloud environments Exposure to real-time/streaming data architectures Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, etc.) Experience working in regulated environments What We’re Looking For Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for building modern, scalable data platforms