<p>Robert Half has partnered with a global client in Central Oxford to recruit a permanent Data Architect to join the team. This is a unique opportunity you will be leading on all data architecture, building the data layer from scratch. You will also be part of the Technical Design Authority, involved in defining processes and practices to ensure they are scalable, secure and robust. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead<strong> </strong>on all data architecture initiatives for a global business </li><li>Partner with the senior leadership team to ensure designs meet business objectives</li><li>Steer key decisions on how data flows between business systems/applications </li></ul><p><strong>About You: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong data architecture experience </li><li>Understanding of Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI</li><li>Strong stakeholder management experience </li><li>Experience in end-to-end design and delivery of data solutions </li></ul><p><strong>On Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Private medical insurance </li><li>Pension contribution 5-8% </li><li>Hybrid working - Central Oxford 3 days a week in the office</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuNDg2NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title: Manager - Cloud Data Architect (AWS & Snowflake)</strong></p><p>Protiviti's UK ED&A practice offers a comprehensive range of data use cases delivered through various delivery and commercial routes. We work on the full data lifecycle with highly skilled and experienced data professionals. Our solutions range from data strategy and governance through the development, design and implementation of advanced analytics and digitisation.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Manager-level Cloud Data Architect</strong> with deep expertise in <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, <strong>Snowflake</strong>, and <strong>AWS-native data platforms</strong> to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud data strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to deliver enterprise-grade data architectures that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence for our clients.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Architecture & Design</strong></p><ul><li>Design end-to-end cloud data architectures using AWS and Snowflake, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.</li><li>Define and promote best practices in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data storage, and data governance across AWS and Snowflake platforms.</li><li>Lead the design of data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines using AWS-native tools such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, and Athena.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Leadership & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and deliver complex data architecture projects, providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand data needs and translate them into architectural solutions.</li><li>Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor and guide data engineers and junior architects on AWS and Snowflake best practices.</li><li>Work closely with cloud operations, DevOps, and security teams to ensure reliable and secure data environments.</li><li>Present architectural solutions and roadmaps to senior stakeholders and technical leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Innovation & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with emerging trends in cloud data services, AI/ML integrations, and data governance.</li><li>Contribute to the cloud data strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for automation, cost optimization, and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>6-10 years of experience in data architecture, including at least 3 years in a cloud-native environment.</li><li>Proven expertise with <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, including but not limited to: S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Kinesis, Athena, Lake Formation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Snowflake</strong> - architecture, performance tuning, security, and data sharing features.</li><li>Proficient in data modelling, data integration (ETL/ELT), and metadata management.</li><li>Deep understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance in cloud environments.</li><li>Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Prior Consulting experience</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Solutions Architect).</li><li>Snowflake certifications.</li><li>Experience in leading agile teams or projects using Scrum/Kanban methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Fivetran) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a high-impact team shaping the next generation of data capabilities in the cloud.</li><li>Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.</li><li>Opportunity to lead strategic data initiatives and make a tangible business impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Competetive Base Salary, Bonus & Benefits </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working - HQ in The Shard, London! </strong></p><p> </p><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wNjg5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting partner in sourcing an experienced <strong>AWS Python Solution Architect</strong> to join a major financial services engagement. The role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable <strong>AWS-native solutions</strong> using <strong>Python, Terraform, and containerised architecture</strong>, enabling new data and AI capabilities while ensuring compliance and resilience across critical workloads.</p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial Duration:</strong> 6 months (likely extension given scope)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in London or Edinburgh</li><li><strong>Day Rate:</strong> <strong>£600 PAYE +12.07% holiday pay</strong> - PAYE with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source, unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strong banking background</strong></li><li>Deep <strong>AWS architecture</strong> expertise across VPC, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and KMS</li><li>Strong <strong>Python development</strong> background (boto3, FastAPI, automation tooling, testing frameworks)</li><li>Hands-on <strong>Terraform</strong> experience at module level, including policy-as-code (OPA / Conftest)</li><li>Proven design and delivery using <strong>ECS Fargate or EKS</strong> with secure image scanning and runtime security</li><li>Experience building <strong>observability frameworks</strong> - metrics, logging, tracing, retention, and access control</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>security and compliance</strong> requirements in financial services (FCA, DORA, PRA)</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline)</li><li>Desirable exposure to <strong>SageMaker</strong>, model lifecycle integration, and MLOps monitoring</li></ul><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>You'll be part of a growing platform engineering function building the next generation of secure AWS services. This position suits a technically strong architect who codes, comfortable working across architecture, engineering, and data science teams to deliver compliant, cloud-native patterns that scale. You'll design landing zones, reusable modules, and observability frameworks, all aligned to enterprise controls and best practice.</p><p><strong>All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions, employment verification).</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a cloud-focused <strong>AWS Python Solution Architect</strong> to join a high-impact programme and help design, secure, and scale modern AWS platforms within a leading enterprise organisation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS42NTYzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
