AWS Solution Architect

Job Description:

About the role:

The Solution Architect will be working on the Group Data Warehouse (GDW) project, which aims to ingest data from multiple business areas. GDW will deliver a general purpose cloud based data warehouse and will be used for business intelligence analytics such as Marketing campaigns and to provide data warehouse services.

Key Skills:

• Experienced in AWS Solution Architectures, skilled in AWS Step Functions and AWS EventBridge, ECS serverless
• Experienced in Snowflake
• Experienced with Continuous Deployment / Continuous Integration pipelines built with GitHub Actions
• Ideally would have experience with DBT
• Experienced in containerised, serverless architectures
• Experienced working in agile scrum methodology
• Understands InfoSec principals; experience of designing and implementing secure systems; DevSecOps best practices
• Strong communicator: meticulous in documentation of solutions designs and key design decisions

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure the solutions developed and deployed are fit for purpose, meet the business requirements and adhere to quality standards, deliver value within cost constraints.
• Provide input into project and resource plans and support business case production, Identify issues and risks and lead their resolution as required.
• Clearly communicate solution designs, key design decisions and approaches to interested parties, stakeholders, project bodies and relevant governance / assurance forums including the Technical Design Authority (TDA).
• Oversee solution development including implementation engagement as needed. Apply knowledge of technology options and survey external market landscape for solution insights, direction, and vendors, as required Undertake analysis of technology solution alternatives with associated benefits, costs, and risks; to conduct gap analysis, with proof of concepts for new solutions
• Retain accountability for architecture and design throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that the delivered solution is compliant with its original design. Manage the production of Key Decision Documents and apply appropriate governance processes to the approval and implementation of recommendations.
• Assess and select packaged solutions in partnership with the business, IT procurement and Managed Service Providers. Produce IT review documents to ensure that due diligence is performed when selecting a specific solution and operating model.
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in the strategic application of technology