Job code
IRC265727
Published on 15 May 2025

Senior Data Architect IRC265727

Designation

Senior Solution Architect

Function

Technology

Experience

10-15 years

Location

United Kingdom - Edinburgh, London, Manchester

Work Model

Hybrid

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Description

As a Data Solutions Architect you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to map out their data/insights requirements and develop roadmaps and design architecture which you’ll communicate effectively to the project teams, implementation teams and end-users – leading top quality solutions design and delivery.

Requirements

  • Strong experience as a Cloud data architect
  • Skilled in one or more of the following architectural frameworks (TOGAF, ZACHMAN, FEAF)
  • Cloud Experience: AWS or GCP preferred, particularly around migrations and cloud architecture
  • Good technical knowledge and understanding of bigdata frameworks like Hadoop, Cloudera etc.
  • Deep technical knowledge of database development, design and migration
  • Experience of deployment in cloud using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Automation or Scripting experience using languages such as python & bash etc.
  • ETL and workflow management knowledge
  • Experience of Agile methodologies
  • Experience in the Financial Services Sector
  • Data Engineering or Data Science experience

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Job responsibilities

  • Interface with client project sponsors to gather, assess and interpret client needs and requirements.
  • Define architecture vision, roadmaps and strategy while engaging relevant stakeholders to execute.
  • Work across other architectural domains including business architecture, technical architecture and application architecture.
  • Able to advise on complex migrations and define opportunities and risks as well as transition phases to achieve target states successfully.
  • Familiar with common architectural patterns and able to define and customise them for different use cases.
  • Develop data models and Data Lake designs around stated use cases to capture KPIs and data transformations.
  • Identify relevant AWS services – on Amazon EMR, Redshift, Athena, Glue, Lambda, to design an architecture that can support client workloads/use-cases; evaluate pros/cons among the identified options to arrive at a recommended solution optimal for the client’s needs
  • Work closely with the client and broader delivery team to implement in Agile fashion the architecture and chosen AWS services using AWS
  • Best Practices and principles from the AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Assess, document and translate goals, objectives, problem statements, etc. to offshore/onshore management teams
  • Advise on database performance, altering the ETL process, providing SQL transformations, discussing API integration, and deriving business and technical KPIs
  • Guide the transition of solutions into the hands of the client, providing documentation to operate and maintain the solution
  • Design data pipelines to support machine-learning solutions

About you (ideally):

  • Strong hands-on approach – architect, code and facilitate full-scale development
  • Able to explain pro/cons of various AWS options, to justify why the recommended solution(s) and architecture was chosen as an optimal one for the job
  • Able to optimize performance and monitoring of hybrid on-premise and cloud data solutions
  • Working with a variety of enterprise level organisations to understand and analyse existing on-prem environments such as Oracle, Teradata & Hadoop etc., and be able to design and plan migrations to AWS or GCP
  • Deep understanding of high and low level designs and architecture solutions
  • Developing database scripts to migrate from current to cloud based databases
  • Developing optimization plan and automated solutions for post migration environments
  • Certified in AWS Pro Solutions Architect /Snowflake SnowPro, and/ or GCP Pro Cert.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.

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