Principal Data Architect

Automat-it is where high-growth startups turn when they need to move faster, scale smarter, and make the most of the cloud. As an AWS Premier Partner and Strategic Partner, we deliver hands-on DevOps, FinOps, and GenAI support that drives real results.

We work across EMEA and the US, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas, and help build the future of tech.

We’re looking for a Principal Data Architect to help shape how high-growth startups build and scale on AWS. In this role, you’ll design and deliver end-to-end data and analytics solutions - from architecture and pipelines to visualization and insights - guiding customers from concept through production. You’ll work closely with startup founders, technical leaders, and account executives to create scalable, cost-efficient architectures that drive real business impact.

📍 Work location - hybrid from London

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement data & analytics solutions to meet business requirements and create cost-efficient, highly available, and scalable customer solutions, including Well-Architected reviews and SoW.
• Research and analyze current solutions and initiate improvement plans.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed and developed according to best practices.
• Lead workshops, POCs, and architecture reviews with startup customers, conferences, webinars, and more.
• Stay up to date on Data Engineering and Analytics trends and contribute to internal enablement.
• Frequent travels - locally (on-demand to meet with customers and partners and attend local events) and abroad (at least once a quarter).

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in AWS, including solution design, migration, and maintenance
• 2+ years in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., SRE, Cloud Architect, Customer Engineer)
• Production experience with AWS infrastructure, data services, and real-time data processing
• Proficiency in a wide range of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, DynamoDB)
• Skilled in AWS analytics tools (Glue, Athena, Redshift, EMR, Kinesis, MSK, QuickSight, dbt)
• Understanding of information security best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and local language
• Ability to lead end-to-end technical engagements and work in fast-paced environments
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification
• Experience with Iceberg– an advantage
• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps tools – an advantage
• Experience with ETL processes, data lakes, and pipelines – an advantage
• Experience writing SOWs, HLDs, and effort estimates – an advantage
• AWS Professional or Data Analytics/Data Engineer certifications – an advantage

Benefits:

• Professional training and certifications covered by the company (AWS, FinOps, Kubernetes, etc.)
• International work environment
• Referral program – enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
• Company events and social gatherings (happy hours, team events, knowledge sharing, etc.)
• English classes
• Soft skills training

Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that cultivating a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.