AWS Data Architect | Senior Principal

Slalom, LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting company is seeking an experienced AWS Data Architect. You will lead cloud data strategies and act as a principal advisor for senior stakeholders, driving complex engagements across diverse clients. Strong expertise in AWS and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Employee benefits programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience architecting and delivering AWS solutions.
• Track record of success in multi-million-pound technology programs.
• Recognised thought leader in AWS and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements, delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Act as technical advisor for senior client stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture executive-level client relationships.

Skills

Translating complex business requirements

Expertise in AWS data platform

Client-facing consulting

Communication and stakeholder management

Leading Cloud Data strategies

Understanding data management concepts

Education

Relevant AWS certifications

Job description

AWS Data Architect | Senior Principal

Location: London or Manchester | Hybrid

About Slalom

Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In eight countries and 53 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end‑to‑end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 700 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.

Practice Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Shape and drive Slalom’s AWS cloud, data, and AI strategy, developing new commercial offerings and methodologies to maintain our competitive edge.
• Act as Slalom's public voice and thought leader for AWS Data & AI; present at industry conferences, publish white papers, and build our brand in the marketplace.
• Identify and interpret key market trends and client needs to guide the evolution of our practice and our go‑to‑market strategy.

Client Advisory & Delivery Excellence

• Lead multiple, complex client engagements, guiding large program teams to deliver enterprise‑scale, AI‑enabled data solutions on AWS.
• Serve as the lead technical and strategic advisor for senior client stakeholders, translating their business objectives into multi‑phased, modern data strategy roadmaps.
• Oversee solution architecture, delivery quality, risk management, and financial performance across your portfolio of engagements, ensuring we deliver tangible business impact.

Commercial Growth & Pre‑Sales Leadership

• Partner with our client and sales teams to drive new business; lead pre‑sales activities, including opportunity identification, RFI/RFP responses, and client presentations for our most strategic AWS and AI opportunities.
• Develop compelling commercial proposals and statements of work, clearly articulating the value proposition and ROI of proposed solutions to C‑suite executives.
• Build and nurture executive‑level client relationships, becoming a trusted partner they turn to for strategic data challenges.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and effective data architectures (e.g., Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Vault, Dimensional Modelling).
• 12+ years of experience architecting and delivering cloud, data, and AI solutions, with deep, demonstrable expertise in the AWS data platform (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, SageMaker).
• A proven track record in a client‑facing, commercially‑focused consulting role, with demonstrable success leading pre‑sales activities and shaping multi‑million‑pound technology programs.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise C‑suite executives and articulate the business value of technical solutions.
• Experience leading, designing, and implementing enterprise‑wide Cloud Data strategies, including the creation of compelling, multi‑phased implementation roadmaps.
• Expertise in translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and effective data architectures (e.g., Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Vault, Dimensional Modelling).
• Advanced understanding of modern data management and governance concepts (Data Quality, Metadata Management, Master Data Management).
• Demonstrated success in developing practice offerings, methodologies, or accelerators for cloud, data, or AI/ML.
• Recognised thought leader in AWS, data architecture, and AI/ML enablement. (publications, conference speaking) is highly desirable)
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty) are strongly preferred.

Deep connections, better outcome

We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side‑by‑side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high‑impact projects that they’ll love.

People‑first

Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do – encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.

Rewards

There’s no shying away from it – the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

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