Job Description
Data Solution Architect - Snowflake on AWS
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Our client is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to join a major data modernisation program focused on migrating on-premises data platforms to Snowflake on AWS. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in defining target-state architecture, driving cloud data transformation, and delivering scalable, secure, and governed data solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
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The Opportunity
n As the Data Solution Architect, you will translate high-level data architecture and business requirements into end-to-end solution designs. You will work closely with stakeholders across architecture, engineering, security, governance, and business teams to architect and guide the migration of enterprise data workloads into a up-to-date Snowflake and AWS ecosystem.
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Key Responsibilities
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Assess current-state data environments, source systems, interfaces, and dependencies.
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Define target-state data architecture across Snowflake and AWS.
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Design data ingestion, transformation, storage, modelling, and consumption frameworks.
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Develop architecture patterns for batch, incremental, and near real-time data processing.
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Provide technical leadership across Snowflake architecture, including databases, schemas, warehouses, Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.
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Guide migration and modernisation initiatives from on-premises platforms to cloud-based solutions.
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Establish data governance, quality, lineage, metadata, and security standards.
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Define architecture principles covering scalability, resilience, performance, observability, and cost optimisation.
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Produce architecture artefacts including solution designs, data flow diagrams, standards, and architecture decision records.
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Provide architecture governance and design assurance throughout delivery and transition to support teams.
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Our client is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to join a major data modernisation program focused on migrating on-premises data platforms to Snowflake on AWS. This is an excellent prospect to play a key role in defining target-state architecture, driving cloud data transformation, and delivering scalable, secure, and governed data solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
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The Opportunity
n As the Data Solution Architect, you will translate high-level data architecture and business requirements into end-to-end solution designs. You will work closely with stakeholders across architecture, engineering, security, governance, and business teams to architect and guide the migration of enterprise data workloads into a modern Snowflake and AWS ecosystem.
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Key Responsibilities
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Assess current-state data environments, source systems, interfaces, and dependencies.
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Define target-state data architecture across Snowflake and AWS.
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Design data ingestion, transformation, storage, modelling, and consumption frameworks.
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Develop architecture patterns for batch, incremental, and near real-time data processing.
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Provide technical leadership across Snowflake architecture, including databases, schemas, warehouses, Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.
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Guide migration and modernisation initiatives from on-premises platforms to cloud-based solutions.
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Establish data governance, quality, lineage, metadata, and security standards.
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Define architecture principles covering scalability, resilience, performance, observability, and cost optimisation.
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Produce architecture artefacts including solution designs, data flow diagrams, standards, and architecture decision records.
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Provide architecture governance and design assurance throughout delivery and transition to support teams.
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Required Experience
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Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Solution Architect in enterprise environments.
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Strong hands-on architecture expertise with Snowflake.
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Deep understanding of AWS data services, data warehousing, lakehouse architectures, ETL/ELT, and enterprise data modelling.
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Experience delivering cloud migration and data modernisation initiatives.
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Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, security, and compliance frameworks.
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Experience designing highly scalable, secure, and production-ready data platforms.
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Knowledge of DataOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and automated deployment practices.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work across business and technical teams.
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Highly Regarded
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Experience within banking, financial services, or other regulated industries.
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Snowflake certifications.
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AWS certifications.
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TOGAF or enterprise architecture framework experience.
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Exposure to Power BI and enterprise analytics solutions.
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If you have a strong background in Snowflake, AWS, and enterprise data architecture, and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Data Solution Architect - Snowflake On Aws (Victoria)
🏢 e2e Project Excellence
📍 Victoria