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Job Description: 

Ingram Micro touches 80% of the technology you use every day with our focus on Technology Solutions, Cloud, and Commerce and Lifecycle Solutions. With $50 billion in revenue, we have become the world’s largest technology distributor with operations in 64 countries and more than 35,000 associates.

Position Summary: AWS Data Architect

Role Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced AWS Data Architect to join our AWS services team and play a key role in supporting our continued growth plans. These plans aim to solidify our position as a leading global Services partner with AWS. Data Architects are expected to routinely act as the lead on large scale, complex projects and provide mentoring to their fellow technical consultants. Our Technical Consultants provide post-sales technical consultancy, undertake delivery and implementation engagements, as well as providing pre-sales qualification and design to consultancy engagements. A typical AWS Data Architect will have had five or more years’ experience in a technical consulting type role, with an excellent understanding and experience of delivering AWS centric solutions, specifically focused on Data.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the local (in-country) AWS sales and technical team, along with the local Regional Service Centre, the core responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to, the following:

Project Delivery

Undertake individual consultancy assignments or work on a project as part of a larger team analysing customer requirements, gathering and analysing data and recommending solutionsTechnically manage the assessment, design, and implementation of solutionsEnsure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with qualityHighlight technical risks so that any Ingram Micro exposure to commercial loss can be minimisedDesign and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures on AWS.Develop data models, ETL processes, and data integration solutions.Ensure data architecture aligns with business requirements and industry best practices.Lead the implementation of data engineering projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.Develop and maintain documentation for data architectures, processes, and standards.Ensure that hand over to relevant support organisation is successfully completedProvide technical support as requested, for internal and external customersLead and present at customer opportunities and workshop sessions

Pre-Sales, Scoping, and Services Development

Lead, or be part of, customer scoping calls or workshop sessionsLead and contribute to Statement of WorksBuild and maintain a good awareness of the internal SMEs areas of specialismIdentify other Ingram Micro service and sales opportunitiesSupport the development of the regional AWS services propositions, solutions and GTMWork with thought leaders within Ingram Micro to allow for continued success and to help identify areas of potential growth Lead with qualification of designs and opportunitiesPrepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations to potential clients.Develop proof of concepts (POCs) to showcase the capabilities of proposed solutions.

Personal Skills Development

An active and contributing member of our regional AWS technical communityBuild and maintain a strong relationship with the channel partners internal technical teamKeep up to date with current and future technologies, products and strategiesBuild a solid skills foundation in chosen subject matterMaintain relevant vendor certificationsBuild and enhance relationships with peersContinue development of consultative skills

Qualifications and Experience

An AWS Data Architect should also have the following qualifications and experience:

Desirable Qualifications

AWS Speciality Certification

Expected Experience (Design, Deployment and Transformation)

2+ years on AWS complex cloud environmentsMinimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or data architecture.Proven experience with AWS services such as Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda, RDS, and EMR.Strong experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration tools.Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other programming languages commonly used in data engineering.Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics

Five or more years of experience in a technical consulting and business analyst type roleExcellent communicator both verbally and written (both local and English)Experienced, mature, influential, assertive and diplomaticAble to operate independently or as part of a larger teamAble to technically manage other people on large scale projectsAble to network with industry peers and customersIndustry leading knowledge of chosen subject matterA flexible approach to work and prepared 'go the extra mile' to exceed customer expectationsApplies knowledge and skills through handling complex problems beyond own area of expertiseAbility and willingness to travel

*This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties.