Solutions Design Engineer / Data Solutions Architect

Solutions Design Engineer / Data Solutions Architect - Reading, Berkshire

£50,000 to £56,000 + excellent benefits and amazing unique employee experience / Hybrid working, office based near Reading, Berkshire with that WOW factor.

Core notes:
Ideally looking for experience where someone has been providing solutions / designs to specific case studies around AI, ML, Webapps, Python - all which are important for the role.

Note on the employer:
This role is more than just a job, the company works collaboratively, values employees, and understands that while the salary may not be the best, it is the best place to work. If you love anything automotive, this is the place to be. They are innovative, fast-moving, and growing - they are bringing in technology that you will have not seen before, introducing new products from overseas that will blow your mind - this company has it all.

A specialist automotive technology and research company seeks a Solutions Design Engineer / Data Solutions Architect to:

1. Design and implement solution architectures that support the value-driven delivery of quality data products.
2. Develop solution architectures for various technical capabilities leveraging the Azure platform, including BI, analytics, web applications, and APIs.
3. Work closely with colleagues in the Enterprise Data team to deliver high-quality data products.

As a Solutions Design Engineer / Data Solutions Architect, you will:

1. Design and architect scalable Data, Analytics, and AI solutions on the Azure cloud platform.
2. Collaborate on projects focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs), chatbot integration, and web application development using Python.
3. Elicit business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into solution architecture and technical requirements.
4. Drive automation and implement DevOps practices for smooth and efficient deployment, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
5. Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are met in all solution designs.
6. Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in cloud technology and integrate relevant innovations into the organization’s cloud architecture.

Skills and experience we think you'll need to be successful in the Solutions Design Engineer / Data Solutions Architect position:

1. Experience delivering robust and reliable cloud architecture functionality in line with industry standards.
2. Experience with relational/non-relational stores (e.g., NoSQL databases).
3. Experience with Azure Cloud Services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure AI, Azure IoT, Synapse Analytics, Web Apps, Azure ML).
4. Delivery of solutions within agreed timescales, communicating any delays or impacts on timelines promptly.
5. Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and containerization.
6. Ability to translate business requirements into solution architecture with clear articulation of technical requirements.
7. Experience optimizing data processes with a focus on data quality and accessibility.