Data Architect

About the Role We work with clients across all aspects of deriving value from data: from technical implementations like modern data warehousing; through to massively scalable analytics and ML solutions. We help our customers embrace a DataOps culture. We are advocates of Agile methodologies and believe in constant delivery of business value.Our projects manifest both on-premise or in cloud, often driving business intelligence and machine learning capabilities, helping customers achieve their Data as a Service ambitions.As a technical authority, you will interface directly with customers representing BJSS’ deep technical expertise. You will lead delivery teams by example, providing the insight to enable them to craft great solutions that delight our customers.You’ll mentor others to ensure they see the wider picture and meet our exacting standards, while championing the deep experience they bring.About YouTechnology and data are your passions and you get huge reward from seeing excellent solutions delivered. You’re an enthusiastic champion for your subject, and your energy and delivery-focused attitude wins the respect of those around you as a trusted technical advisor.You’re willing to be hands-on when necessary and able to balance innovation and intellectual rigour with pragmatism.You have a constant drive to learn. You’re genuinely passionate about understanding the challenges your customers face and how you can help them.You’ll bring wide experience of the data ecosystem, including: numerous data platforms e.g. Databricks; data modelling approaches; public cloud services including AWS and Azure; a deep knowledge and focus on security and privacy and their applications on data platform implementations; and OLTP and analytical warehouses.With experience in Agile and C-Level stakeholder engagement, you’ll be knowledgeable in the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery and a champion of quality.Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more)Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and otherLife Assurance (4 x annual salary)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFHDiscounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brandsAn industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referralsFlexible holiday buy/sell optionElectric vehicle schemeTraining opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’ReillyGiving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into techYou will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSSWe have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join– quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethersGymFlex gym membership programme