Principal Data Architect - AWS

Principal Data Architect - AWS

Posted 3 days ago by Flint UK Technology Services

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London, United Kingdom
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Elastic MapReduce (EMR) AWS Kinesis AWS Lambda Business Requirements Data Architecture Data Engineering Life Cycle Planning Solution Design Systems Design Unstructured Data

Summary: The Principal Data Architect leads the design and delivery of AWS-based data architecture, focusing on scalable pipelines and infrastructures for managing both structured and unstructured data. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership to transform complex business requirements into actionable insights that align with operational and data strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Owns the end-to-end data life cycle, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and governance.
  • Designs scalable data solutions with AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda).
  • Defines technical direction for data modelling, architecture, and visualisation.
  • Champions governance, security, and compliance across data practices.
  • Mentors teams, drives best practices, and fosters continuous improvement.
  • Innovates new data services aligned with evolving business needs.

Key Skills:

  • 3+ years in AWS data engineering and architecture.
  • Strong system design and distributed systems expertise.
  • Proven delivery of streaming, lakehouse, and Real Time analytics solutions.
  • Recognised AWS SME with excellent communication skills.
  • Experienced in solution design, performance optimisation, and technical leadership.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Principal Data Architect

Leads AWS-based data architecture, designing and delivering scalable pipelines and infrastructures to capture, manage, and analyse structured and unstructured data. Combines hands-on development with technical leadership, turning complex business needs into actionable insights that support Ops and client's data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Owns the end-to-end data life cycle, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and governance.

  • Designs scalable data solutions with AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda).

  • Defines technical direction for data modelling, architecture, and visualisation.

  • Champions governance, security, and compliance across data practices.

  • Mentors teams, drives best practices, and fosters continuous improvement.

  • Innovates new data services aligned with evolving business needs.

Skills & Expertise:

  • 3+ years in AWS data engineering and architecture.

  • Strong system design and distributed systems expertise.

  • Proven delivery of streaming, lakehouse, and Real Time analytics solutions.

  • Recognised AWS SME with excellent communication skills.

  • Experienced in solution design, performance optimisation, and technical leadership.

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