Data Platform Architect

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact? The AA is a well-loved brand with a range of driver services much wider than most people realise. We have an enviable set of data assets from breakdown, service, repair, insurance, telematics, digital interactions, car dealers, and driving school! If that’s not enough, we’re focused on making Data our new Superpower as one of only 4 strategic priorities for the Group. Our growing team is modernising our data infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud platform, and enabling machine learning and GenAI. Join us at an exciting time and be part of a team that is driving meaningful change for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.

This is the job: We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Platform Architect to join our Data & Analytics team. You’ll be responsible for the design and implementation of technology within specific work package components, in line with defined technical frameworks. You will create detailed technical solution architecture documents and ensure designed components meet project requirements.

What will I be doing?

• Design: Develop BI, Analytics, and Engineering technology components aligned with technical solutions.
• Collaboration: Work with a wide range of engineering resources to ensure high standards in end-to-end infrastructure design.
• Preparation: Embed technical frameworks into the data team, including key design decisions and recommendations.
• Development: Implement designs, develop, plan, modify, and improve data operational solutions.
• Research: Stay updated with data technology solutions and propose enhancements.
• Governance: Participate in design reviews and technical meetings, driving improvements in current processes and practices.

What do I need?

• Experience with Azure, including data storage, security, networking, monitoring, and management services.
• Understanding of Databricks, including engineering methodologies, cost management, scheduling, and data storage.
• Architecting cloud solutions to support a data-driven business using analytical and visualisation approaches, and knowledge of Data Sharing capabilities with security considerations.
• Operating within an Engineering, Agile, and DevOps environment, and using tools like Git and Jira.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and influencing capabilities, and the ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and timescales across a virtual, technical, cross-functional team.
• High integrity, clear-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with leadership abilities, enthusiasm for using data to drive an organisation, and a results-oriented mindset with a strong eye for detail and commercial focus.

Additional information:

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more! We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.