Data Platform Architect - AWS - Newcastle
Posted 13 hours 9 minutes ago by Accenture
Technology Architecture Associate Manager Mid-Level Full time
Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: (Specialist, Associate Mgr).
Please Note:Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
As a team:
Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to a number of private and public sector clients.
You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways.
If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
In our team you will learn:
How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries.
How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world.
The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment
As a Data Platform Architect, you will:
Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB.
Architect secure and scalable VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
Implement IAM policies, roles, and encryption strategies using AWS KMS.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform.
Monitor and optimize system performance using Amazon CloudWatch and Dynatrace.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to build CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
Support big data processing using Amazon EMR and Apache Spark.
Integrate data orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and data warehousing with Amazon Redshift.
Work with data governance tools such as Informatica (EDC, AXON, IDQ) and Denodo.
Enable business intelligence and analytics using Power BI and SAS Viya.
Ensure compliance and auditing using AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config.
Integrate legacy systems using IBM MQ and support API-based communication.
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a focus on AWS.
Strong knowledge of AWS core services including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
Experience with serverless and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda.
Proficiency in infrastructure as code and CI/CD tools.
Familiarity with data engineering and analytics platforms.
Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Set yourself apart:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, or EKS).
Background in data governance and metadata management.
Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
What's in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With ? people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at
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