Data Platform Solution Architect

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native data platforms in Basildon. This role will focus on building modern lakehouse architectures leveraging AWS and Snowflake, ensuring high performance, reliability, and governance across enterprise data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end data platform architecture using Snowflake, AWS, and modern lakehouse principles
• Produce high-quality Architecture Design Documents (ADDs) and technical blueprints
• Architect and optimise data pipelines using Airflow / MWAA and dbt
• Define and implement data lakehouse solutions using Apache Iceberg and S3
• Lead performance tuning across Snowflake, Airflow, and Iceberg environments
• Ensure platform reliability, observability, and scalability
• Drive adoption of cloud-native design patterns and best practices
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong experience in Solution Architecture for data platforms
• Deep expertise in Snowflake architecture
• Hands-on experience with Airflow / MWAA and dbt
• Strong knowledge of AWS data services (S3, EMR, PySpark)
• Experience designing Data Lakehouse architectures (Iceberg preferred)
• Expertise in performance tuning and optimisation

Nice to Have

• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Monitoring & observability tools (APM)
• Data governance & catalog tools
• Cloud security best practices
• Data modelling and ingestion frameworks

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English