AWS Data Engineer | Senior Consultant

Slalom, LLC
Manchester
5 days ago
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About Us - Slalom

Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In eight countries and 53 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end‑to‑end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 700 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.


AWS Data Engineer – Senior Consultant

London or Manchester | Hybrid


Slalom's Data Capability

At Slalom, we believe that through our trusted relationships with our clients, we can create modern data solutions that drive results and improve the world. Interested in Strategy? Have a passion for Architecture? Want to work in a team that is pushing the forefront of the latest technology in the Engineering and AI space? We can offer you this. Slalom is agnostic when it comes to the technology we work with and we support clients in a range of data cloud partnerships including: AWS, Azure, Snowflake and Databricks to name but a few. We are interested in individuals who are passionate and curious about what is next.


AWS Data Engineer

As a Senior Consultant AWS Data Engineer at Slalom, you are a skilled engineer responsible for delivering high‑quality data solutions that generate measurable business value. You demonstrate deep technical expertise in AWS data services, combined with a keen understanding of client needs and the ability to collaborate productively within teams. Additionally, you play a key role in advancing our Data & Technology Capability. This position requires proficiency in designing and constructing robust data platforms, alongside the capacity to foster strong client partnerships.


What will you do?
Client Delivery & Technical Excellence

  • Design, build, and implement scalable data engineering solutions on AWS, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration frameworks.
  • Develop and optimize data architectures using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Kinesis, EMR, and related technologies.
  • Ensure solutions follow AWS best practices for security, performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical implementations.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to building technical capability within project teams.

Client Advisory & Relationship Building

  • Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, understanding their business challenges and recommending appropriate data solutions.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Contribute to client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and solution design activities.

Practice Development & Knowledge Sharing

  • Stay current with AWS data engineering trends, services, and best practices.
  • Contribute to the development of Slalom's data engineering accelerators, frameworks, and methodologies.
  • Share knowledge through internal presentations, documentation, and mentoring.
  • Participate in Slalom's learning culture and pursue continuous professional development.

What You'll Bring

  • 6-8 years of experience in data engineering focused on AWS data platforms and services.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with AWS data services including S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, EMR, Kinesis, and related technologies.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for data processing and transformation.
  • Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration patterns, and workflow orchestration.
  • Understanding of data modelling concepts (dimensional modelling, data vault, normalized schemas) and when to apply them.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management principles.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK) and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast‑paced consulting environments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
  • Client‑facing consulting experience with ability to build rapport and credibility with stakeholders.
  • AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or AWS Certified Developer.
  • Experience with streaming data architectures and real‑time analytics.
  • Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks is a bonus.

We have a question for you – and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.


Deep connections, better outcome

We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side‑by‑side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.


Flexibility

Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high‑impact projects that they’ll love.


People‑first

Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do – encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.


Rewards

There’s no shying away from it – the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!


Take a look at the role above and if something sparks your interest, apply!


Want to learn more?

Get in touch!


If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.


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