At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape data usage across a major transformation programme with AI and automation.
- Company: Globally recognised customer engagement platform with top financial and retail brands.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with high visibility and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of data architecture and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong AWS experience, data architecture skills, and a passion for AI and automation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are hiring a Technical Data Architect for a globally recognised customer engagement and loyalty platform that partners with some of the world's largest financial services and retail brands. They are kicking off a major transformation programme this year with a significant focus on end-to-end automation and AI, and this role will be central to shaping how data is used across the business.
This is an individual contributor role with high visibility across both technical and business teams, working closely with an existing data architect locally and a principal data engineer in London.
What they are looking for:
- Strong data architecture background with hands-on AWS experience; AWS migration from on-prem to cloud is actively underway, so this is non-negotiable.
- Experience designing and owning scalable data platforms, real-time and batch pipelines.
- Strong data modelling and ETL/ELT experience across SQL and NoSQL.
- Background in large transformation programmes; banking and telecoms experience particularly valued.
- Data governance, security and performance optimisation experience.
- Interest or practical experience in AI and automation; agentic AI is a genuine differentiator.
- Production mindset; someone who sees solutions through to delivery rather than just designing them.
Working pattern: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in Belfast office.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Skills: AWS, Amazon Web Services, ETL/ELT, SQL, NoSQL, Data, Data Pipelines.
Benefits: Work From Home Benefits.
Principal Data Engineer/ Architect employer: MCS Group
Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of customer engagement and loyalty solutions, where your expertise as a Principal Data Engineer/Architect will play a pivotal role in a transformative journey. With a hybrid working model based in Belfast, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values innovation and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to exciting projects involving AI and automation. The company prioritises employee well-being with flexible work arrangements and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for all team members.
