Lead Data Architect (eDV)

Job Description

Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations.In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first.

In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a One to Watch on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work.Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance.As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our clients complex, critical high-profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEngage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectivesSupport the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirementsUtilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processingProvide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computingProficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systemsUtilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput dataEnsure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrityMonitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergencesSupport the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needsAdvise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolvedStay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offeringsCore Experience and Competencies6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale, and complex projectsExtensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plusIn-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processingProven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environmentStrong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plansDesirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of workHands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their services and how to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approachHaving worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialistsUnderstand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standardsAker Systems AttributesAt Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed.

There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks.

We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion.In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more.Equal OpportunitiesAker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.TPBN1_UKTJ