AWS Cloud & Data Architect – Daily Rate Contract with Leading Consultancy
A fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy working on a greenfield AWS data platform build for a specialist insurance client based in Dublin City Centre. This is a senior-level role, focused on shaping and governing the architecture of a cloud-native, enterprise-scale data platform.
This role requires 3 days per week onsite in Dublin.
6-month contract (strong chance of extension) – €650-700 per day – Must be based in Ireland
About Your New Job
* Take the lead on end-to-end cloud and data architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and governance across the platform
* Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS services like Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, S3, Athena, and Lambda
* Define and enforce security, compliance, and data governance standards
* Work closely with data engineers and stakeholders to build blueprints for ingestion, processing, and analytics
* Align cloud strategy with business objectives and the wider data product roadmap
* Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity models
* Drive cloud cost optimisation across the environment
What Skills You Need
* Proven experience in cloud and data architecture, ideally in a consulting or enterprise environment
* Deep knowledge of AWS – particularly services like Redshift, Glue, Athena, S3, Lake Formation, and serverless functions
* Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in the cloud
* Hands-on experience designing scalable, secure platforms for data ingestion, storage, and analytics
* Experience aligning architecture with business goals and product roadmaps
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (preferred)
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What’s on Offer
* Daily Rate Contract: €650 - €700 per day
* Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension
* Hybrid Model: 3 days onsite per week in Dublin City Centre
* High-impact, senior role on a major greenfield AWS project
* Opportunity to shape the platform architecture from day one
* Streamlined Interview Process to get you started quickly
What’s Next?
Click "Apply Now" or contact me, Chris Stewart, at +353 1 4744600 for a confidential discussion.
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