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# OpenSource Data Platform Solution Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £137,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbc17e95a335ac7f3131f62977c63e31e2/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience in solution design / architecture
 * Strong background in big data tools (Spark, Airflow, Trino, etc.)
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
 * Understanding of cybersecurity principles (IAM, encryption, secure design)
 * Ability to work hands-on when required (coding / troubleshooting), * Experience working on large-scale data platforms
 * Strong communicator and team player
 * Interest or experience in cybersecurity

## Description

* Design end-to-end technical solutions for cybersecurity applications
 * Work on large-scale (petabyte) data platforms
 * Create architecture documents (HLDs / LLDs)
 * Evaluate and standardise open-source technologies
 * Collaborate with engineering and governance teams
 * Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory standards


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