Data Solutions Architect at AECOM in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

companyDescription Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. jobDescription Join our Digital team as a Data Solution Architect, where you’ll lead the design of data solutions that support our clients’ strategic and business objectives. Acting as the bridge between development teams and project stakeholders, you’ll help translate complex technical and business requirements into practical, scalable solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely alongside a talented cross-functional team of Analysts, Scientists, and Engineers, you’ll help deliver scalable, secure, and future-focused solutions that align with both client objectives and AECOM’s strategic vision. Here’s what you’ll do: Solution Design & Architecture Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data solutions and platforms, ensuring standard quality metrics and alignment with client and AECOM’s business objectives. Translate complex business needs into captured technical requirements for development teams. Develop data-centric architecture, utilising patters such as lakehouse models, streaming architectures, and AI-driven platforms. Data Management & Governance Define and implement data governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with our client’s environmental requirements as well as compliance industry standards and best practices. Lead large-scale cloud data ops such as warehouse migrations or digital twin implementation. Technology Leadership Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance AECOM’s data and solution architecture capabilities. Act as a technical leader, facilitating discussions on architectural trade-offs, standard practices, and risk mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate and innovate with Project Stakeholders and client representatives to identify wider digital and transformation opportunities. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment. qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; Scala, Java, or C# also beneficial). Understanding of Data Engineering concepts (ETL, Medallion, Real-Time Streaming, Orchestration). Understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control (Git), testing frameworks) Understanding of APIs, REST principles, and data integration patterns. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! additionalInformation Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.