6 month Contract - Fully RemoteAt , we are one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic AWS Premier partners, transforming how businesses leverage AWS cloud services. We specialise in cloud consultancy, managed services, cloud governance, FinOps, and AI/ML to help organisations unlock the full potential of AWS.Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for 2023 in EMEA and 2022 in the UK&I, we’re expanding globally with new offices in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Data & BI Architect to lead the implementation of a cloud-based data ingestion, transformation, analytics, and business intelligence reporting platform for our Finance team.This project will build a scalable, secure, and automated data ecosystem leveraging services such as AWS Lake Formation, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Amazon Athena, and Amazon QuickSight (also known as Quick Suite), with infrastructure managed via Terraform.The successful contractor will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing a modern financial data platform that enables accurate reporting, analytics, and strategic insights.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement a secure, scalable AWS-based data lake and analytics architectureDevelop automated data ingestion pipelines from financial and operational systemsBuild ETL/ELT workflows using AWS Glue and related servicesConfigure and manage data governance and access controls using AWS Lake FormationOptimize storage and query performance in Amazon S3 and Amazon AthenaDevelop dashboards and financial BI reports in Amazon QuickSightApply infrastructure-as-code principles using TerraformEnsure data quality, integrity, and consistency across financial datasetsTranslate finance team requirements into technical data models and reporting solutionsCollaborate with finance stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and reporting structuresImplement best practices for security, cost optimization, and performance tuningTechnical ExpertiseStrong hands-on experience with:Terraform (infrastructure as code)AWS Lake FormationAWS Glue (ETL development)Amazon S3 (data lake design and management)Amazon Athena (query optimization and performance tuning)Amazon QuickSight (dashboarding, dataset modelling, row-level security)Experience designing and implementing data lakes and analytics architectures in AWSSolid DBA skills (data modelling, indexing, query optimization, schema design)Strong SQL expertiseExperience with data transformation, validation, and pipeline orchestrationBackground in data analysis and statistical analysis.Business Intelligence & AnalysisAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)Experience with BI reporting tools (e.g., QuickSight and other enterprise BI platforms)Ability to design executive-level dashboards and operational reportsStrong understanding of KPIs, metrics, and performance measurement frameworks-- Bonus Skills & ExperiecnceExperience integrating or working with the following platforms is highly desirable:Xero (financial accounting system integration and reporting)HubSpot (CRM data integration for revenue reporting)Harvest (time and project cost tracking integration)Airtable (operational data integration and workflow support)Experience building ingestion pipelines from SaaS platforms via APIs, webhooks, or third-party connectors is a strong advantageFinance Domain Knowledge (Preferred)Experience working with financial datasets and reporting environments, including:Understanding of financial reporting structures, such as revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, and operating expensesExperience building or supporting financial reporting models (P&L, revenue reporting, cost analysis)Ability to structure and model financial KPIs and metrics used in executive reportingFamiliarity with budget vs. actual and variance analysis reporting structuresExperience designing data models that support financial reporting hierarchies and time-based analysis (monthly, quarterly, YTD)Practical exposure to financial system data structures, such as:General ledger exportsBilling and revenue dataCost and project accounting dataCRM revenue pipeline dataExperience working with Finance stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into technical datasets and dashboards.Understanding of data accuracy, reconciliation, and auditability requirements in financial reporting environments.Qualifications8+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data platforms, or BI solutionsProven experience delivering end-to-end AWS data solutionsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder communication skillsAbility to work independently in a contract role and deliver within tight timelinesDeliverables By the end of the 3-month engagement, the contractor will have:Implemented a production-ready AWS-based financial data platformDelivered automated ingestion and transformation pipelines (including SaaS integrations where applicable)Established governed, secure data access controlsDeveloped validated financial dashboards and BI reporting for the Finance teamDocumented architecture, processes, and operational proceduresAs part of Cloud Bridge, an AWS Premier Partner, we bring deep cloud expertise into every hiring conversation. 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