At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver scalable data solutions using AWS and Databricks.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm transforming data processing capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for contract extensions and travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in modernising data platforms and enhancing cloud-native architecture.
- Qualifications: Experience with AWS, Databricks, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced AWS Solution Architect with a strong background in modern data platforms, cloud‑native architecture and Databricks? We're supporting a major programme that is modernising and transforming large-scale data processing capabilities and are looking for a hands‑on architect who can bridge strategy, design and delivery.
This position will play a key role in shaping and delivering a cloud‑based data platform built around AWS and Databricks. You'll work across architecture, engineering and stakeholder teams to define target‑state solutions, modernise existing data services and establish scalable deployment patterns. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both the architectural and technical implementation layers, helping to guide migration activity while remaining hands‑on with infrastructure, automation and platform delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Design scalable data processing solutions using AWS, Databricks and associated cloud services.
- Lead the transition of existing data workloads and integrations onto a modern cloud‑native platform.
- Define platform standards covering security, networking, governance, workspace configuration and deployment approaches.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Databricks asset deployment frameworks.
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and modern DevOps practices.
- Configure, deploy and manage services across AWS and Databricks environments.
- Integrate new platform capabilities with existing enterprise applications and data services.
- Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand current‑state architectures and migration priorities.
- Provide technical leadership around streaming and batch processing, orchestration, observability, data quality and operational resilience.
- Produce high-quality architecture documentation, implementation roadmaps and operational guidance.
- Strong experience designing and delivering solutions within AWS cloud environments.
- Proven expertise with Databricks architecture, implementation and operational management.
- Experience building data platforms, pipelines and integration services at scale.
- Hands‑on Terraform experience for infrastructure provisioning and environment management.
- Strong CI/CD knowledge, including GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of modern data architecture principles including governance, security and observability.
- Experience working across both solution design and technical delivery.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Experience migrating legacy or on‑premise data platforms into cloud‑native environments.
- Knowledge of streaming technologies and event‑driven architectures.
- Experience working within large, complex transformation programmes.
- Exposure to master data management or enterprise data matching solutions.
Contract: 6 Months Initial Contract + extensions
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Primarily Remote with occasional travel to client sites as required
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
If you're an AWS and Databricks specialist who enjoys combining architecture, engineering and delivery within complex data environments, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.
AWS Solution Architect | Databricks | Remote in London employer: SR2 REC LTD
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as an AWS Solution Architect will directly contribute to transforming large-scale data processing capabilities. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, alongside the flexibility of remote work and occasional client site visits, ensuring a balanced and rewarding work experience.
