Description
Position at Saggezza UK
About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.
Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI analytics app development cloud commerce CX data DevOps IoT mobile quality engineering and UX and our deep expertise in BFSI healthcare and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.
We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL
Job Title: Data Solution Architect
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne/Sunderland UK
The Role:
We are looking for a highly skilledData Solution Architectwith deep expertise in designing and implementingcloud-native data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience acrossAzure and AWS with the ability to create scalable secure and high-performing data architectures that meet complex business needs.
You will play a key role in shaping data strategies designing end-to-end data solutions and supporting delivery teams in the execution of cloud-based projects. Youll be client-facing influencing stakeholders contributing to pre-sales and ensuring data solutions align with modern best practices in cloud architecture and governance.
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect robust scalable and cost-effectivedata platforms on Azure and AWS.
- Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions covering data ingestion transformation storage analytics and visualization.
- Present architectural options and proposals to clients and internal stakeholders including high-level and low-level design documentation.
- Collaborate closely with delivery teams ensuring the accurate implementation of architectural designs and data solutions.
- Define and promotearchitecture standards best practices and reusable patternsfor cloud data platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend new data technologies services and frameworks aligned with business objectives and industry trends.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Solution Architects Data Engineers Cloud Engineers and Delivery Managers to deliver innovative cloud-first data solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders including C-level executives.
- Support new business opportunities contribute to pre-sales activities and assist in shaping client proposals.
- Work across multiple projects helping Apexon and its clients achieve their strategic data goals.
Youll Have:
- Proven experience as aSolution Architectwith afocus on data platforms and cloud data solutions.
- Hands-on experience designing data solutions onAzure (e.g. Azure Data Lake Synapse Data Factory)andAWS (e.g. Redshift Glue S3 Lambda).
- Strong background indata architecture including data modeling warehousing real-time and batch processing and big data frameworks.
- Proficiency with modern data tools and technologies such as Spark Databricks Kafka or Snowflake (bonus).
- Knowledge ofcloud security networking and cost optimizationas it relates to data platforms.
- Experience in total cost of ownership estimation and managing its impact on deliverables.
- Familiarity with architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) methodologies and tooling (e.g. C4 model ArchiMate).
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts.
- Strong communication skills able to clearly articulate complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead and mentor technical SMEs and data engineering teams.
- Willingness to travel to other Apexon offices and client sites across the UK (and potentially overseas) as required.
It Would Be Great If You Have:
- Experience withline managementor mentoring junior architects and engineers.
- Relevant certifications inMicrosoft Azureand/orAWS(e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional).
- Experience withhybrid cloudandmulti-clouddata architecture strategies.
- Familiarity with data governance data privacy and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR).
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work the global authority on workplace culture in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023) India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023) and the is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender race color ethnicity or national origin age disability religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy ()
Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate you get continuous skill-based development opportunities for career advancement and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.
We also offer:
- Up to 10% bonus (based on company and personal performance).
- An employer pension scheme
- 25 days holiday Statutory bank holidays with the option to carry forward or cash-in 5 days each year
- Access to YuLife wellness platform subscription to Meditopia App premium subscription to Fiit life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions 24 / 7 virtual GP Access Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance & Income protection
- Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel loan scheme
- A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
- Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
- Support in obtaining relevant certifications.