This is a remote position.
Butterfly Data is looking to hire a motivated and talented technical solution architect to join our consulting team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership in order for us to deliver high-quality projects to the range of clients that we work for.
You will be responsible for making sure our technical solutions are aligned with industry-wide best practices, delivering what is best for the client
You will ensure that the end-to-end solution designs for the projects we deliver align with our clients’ technology strategies and requirements.
You will be leading and inspiring other data professionals, making sure we deliver high-quality work that meets the requirements of the project and client.
You are passionate about technology and are capable of providing technical direction within an organisation.
You are someone who can build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
You must be confident and able to communicate effectively, being able to understand and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical staff.
You are someone who understands how data can be used effectively within organisations, helping us to put “data behind every decision” with our clients.
Fluent English, with the right to work in the UK.
Must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for 5+ years as this is an essential requirement for obtaining UK Security Clearance via UK Security Vetting, which is a requirement for the role.
A numerate or technical degree, NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience.
7+ years experience working in a technical field.
Experience of working in secure or highly regulated environments.
Experienced with best practices in data governance and data management.
Extensive understanding of cloud systems from an architecture and security perspective.
Ability and experience to architect end-to-end solutions, presenting them to a range of stakeholders and review boards.
Ability to deliver end-to-end on a project, including planning, testing etc, with risks and issues for the project captured and managed.
Ability to effectively mentor and upskill junior staff.
Experience delivering in public sector organisations.
Familiarity with information security standards, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with Agile Development and Deployment (Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
Architecture qualifications such as TOGAF, AWS, Azure, GCP etc
Other relevant qualifications for the data industry such as DAMA.
Our employment package includes:
Competitive salary - Between £65,000-85,000 depending on experience and ability.
Annual discretionary employment bonus, based on individual and company performance over the previous year.
As an employee owned company, we also pay an ownership bonus where a proportion of the year’s profits are paid to the staff.
12% employer pension contribution without any requirement to match
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy additional leave
Generous training and personal development allowances
Flexible working arrangements
Private family health insurance, with additional Mental Health & Dental cover
Cycle-to-work scheme
Enhanced family (maternity, paternity & adoption) leave
MOD Reservist / Volunteering support Policy in place
Being a Disability Confident Employer shows our commitment in supporting our employees further including providing reasonable adjustments where necessary, and covering interview travel costs. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.
We don’t believe in "throwing you in at the deep end." Every new joiner at Butterfly Data is paired with:
A Dedicated Mentor: A career-focused lead who provides objective advice, facilitates your professional growth, and helps you navigate your performance goals in a confidential, high-trust environment.
A Peer Buddy: Your go-to "friendly face" for the informal stuff. Whether it’s navigating our processes, finding the right Slack channel, or understanding the Butterfly culture, your buddy is there to ensure you never feel lost.
The 1st round will be remote, and then we expect one or both of the 2nd and 3rd rounds to be in-person in Cardiff or Manchester.
Screening Interview with our HR team to understand if you’d be suitable for the role.
2nd Round Interview with two members of our consultancy team to understand your relevant skills and experience
Final Round interview with a senior member of the team, where you will be asked to deliver a presentation explaining a project you have been involved with.
Butterfly Data is a SME with a diverse team of experienced technology consultants across the UK,
specialising in data science and data management. We have a proven track record in helping our
clients understand their data, to allow them to gain maximum value from it in an efficient and
effective manner. We help organisations achieve data-driven results, through digital transformation using cloud services
As an employee-owned business, we are fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusivity,
accountability, and are operating the company for the long-term benefit of its employees. We're
dedicated to harnessing the true potential of data. Our mission is to lead the way in ethical and
sustainable data analytics, educating organisations on the benefits of having:
‘Data Behind Every Decision’
Our vision is to be data evangelists and problem solvers that create value for our clients, applying
the right data solution for your team. As a B-Corp certified company we prioritise the well-being of
society and the environment and encourage our clients to become more sustainable and socially
responsible businesses. Our ambition is to build relationships which position us as the ‘go to’ SME
that you can trust and rely upon to support your data-led initiatives.
Our values underpin how we work with our clients and colleagues.
Integrity, Honesty and Fairness
We do our utmost to serve our clients’ needs, providing realistic expectations
We won’t up-sell, or over-promis
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