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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Data Architect - **Company:** Quantiphi - **Location:** Glasgow, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Loss, Data Migration, Data Recovery, Data Sharing, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Data Lakes, Pyspark, AWS Glue, Performance Monitor, AWS Data Analytics, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/cloud-data-architect-glasgow/2781967033-2/ ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in database migration and data engineering * Proven experience in cross-platform data migrations (on-prem to cloud or cloud to cloud) * Strong hands-on expertise with: AWS DMS (Database Migration Service), AWS SCT (Schema Conversion Tool), AWS Glue (ETL & data integration), Amazon Redshift (data warehousing) * Experience designing and implementing data validation and reconciliation frameworks * Strong experience in ETL/data pipeline development (Glue, PySpark, EMR, or equivalent) * Deep proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts * Experience working with S3-based data lakes and Glue Data Catalog * Strong understanding of CDC, transaction consistency, and migration cutover strategies * Hands-on experience with performance tuning, schema design, and query optimization * Proficiency in Python/PySpark and scripting (Shell/Python) * Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases Nice to Have: * Exposure to real-time replication tools (e.g., GoldenGate or equivalent) * Database Administration (DBA) expertise, including backup & recovery strategies, HA/DR design, database patching and upgrades, lifecycle management, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security hardening. * Experience with Lake Formation and data governance frameworks * Familiarity with Data Mesh and cross-account data sharing architectures * Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines (CodePipeline, Jenkins, etc.) * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) * AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect / Data Engineer) * Experience in mentoring teams and leading large-scale migration programs. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Data Migration & Data Engineering Consultant to lead end-to-end data migration initiatives across on-prem, cloud, and multi-cloud environments into AWS. This role focuses on defining and executing data migration strategies, including assessment, wave planning, migration execution, and post-migration stabilization, while ensuring data integrity, minimal downtime, and alignment with business SLAs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cross-platform database migrations (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or cloud-native systems) combined with deep expertise in AWS data engineering services and modern data pipeline development., * Lead end to end database migrations to AWS from diverse sources, including on-premises systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and other cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure). * Lead end-to-end data migration strategy and execution, including assessment, dependency mapping, and wave planning * Design and implement migration frameworks using AWS DMS, SCT, Glue, and Redshift * Define and execute data validation, reconciliation, and cutover strategies ensuring zero/low data loss * Enable CDC-based replication and minimal downtime migrations across heterogeneous systems * Design and optimize ETL/data pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, or EMR * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available data platforms on AWS * Drive schema conversion and modernization strategies (heterogeneous migrations where applicable) * Optimize performance of source and target systems pre- and post-migration * Manage and govern S3-based data lakes and metadata using Glue Data Catalog * Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and analytics teams for seamless migration and stabilization * Implement monitoring, rollback, and failure recovery mechanisms * Ensure adherence to security, governance, and compliance standards ## Related Videos - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)