Data Architect, Blue Light Card
+ Bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office (Cossington, London)
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Be an early applicant
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office (Cossington, London)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- Substantial experience as a Data Architect with hands-on engineering responsibility in a cloud-first environment
- Advanced expertise across AWS data services including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS and DynamoDB, with experience supporting production environments
- Strong technical skills in Python, JavaScript and SQL, with the ability to design, build and maintain high-quality data pipelines
- A thoughtful understanding of data governance and GDPR, including privacy-led design, secure handling practices and industry-standard controls
- Demonstrated experience designing data models and data structures that balance clarity, scalability and long-term reliability
- Experience working closely with BI, analytics or ML teams to deliver stable, well-architected data solutions
- An ability to guide and support engineers, sharing best practices and helping teams make informed decisions with confidence
- Experience working in fast-moving, evolving environments, with a positive record of shaping improvements, strengthening processes and promoting reproducibility
What the job involves
- There’s never been a better time to join Blue Light Card. We’re growing fast across the UK and Australia, and we’re looking for a Data Architect who cares deeply about building supportive, secure and scalable data systems that make a genuine difference
- In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner across our Technology teams, working closely with both Data and Platform to shape thoughtful, well-designed foundations that help our people and our members thrive. Reporting to the Platform Lead and collaborating with the Director of Data, you’ll bring clarity, connection and inclusive leadership to how we design and use data across the organisation
- If you enjoy guiding others, creating simplicity out of complexity and building systems that empower teams to work confidently and responsibly, you’ll feel right at home here
- Architect and evolve AWS-based data storage, pipelines and orchestration in ways that support and enable our growing business
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across Data and Platform, helping teams connect, share perspectives and solve challenges together
- Design data structures and models that bring clarity and allow teams to access reliable, meaningful insights
- Champion thoughtful data governance and privacy standards that protect our members and strengthen ethical data practices
- Create supportive and privacy-minded approaches for anonymised and mock data to enable safe testing and innovation
- Lead the adoption of modern tooling, infrastructure-as-code and DevOps-for-data practices to uplift quality and consistency
- Mentor and empower engineers, encouraging confidence, curiosity and shared ownership
- Partner with BI, analytics and ML teams to deliver dependable, production-ready data flows and systems
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with nearly 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Meet the team
8 people
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Company benefits
- Blue Light Card HQ: A great open-plan office space which includes free onsite parking, EV charging points, gym, kitchen areas, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free onsite refreshments & snacks
- Hybrid working: We promote hybrid working for all colleagues dependent on your role requirements. Flexible start and finish times are considered on an individual basis
- Annual leave: We offer an annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus the UK bank holidays. On top of this, everyone is entitled to an additional day off for their birthday, and a buy/sell holiday scheme
- Get involved: Colleagues can join our Culture Club which meets regularly to discuss and arrange events. There's also regular surveys so you can provide anonymous feedback on your experience. And yes, we do listen!
- Company bonus scheme: Every colleague is eligible to participate in our annual company bonus scheme. The scheme is based on overall company performance
- Group pension plan: We operate an auto-enrolment pension scheme which is facilitated by Aviva
- Your own Blue Light Card: You'll have exclusive access to your very own Blue Light Card, accessing thousands of discounts on the brands you love, both online and on the high street
- Life assurance: A benefit that we don't ever want to have to rely on, but having it gives peace of mind should the worst happen. All our colleagues are eligible for 4 x salary life assurance cover
- Sick pay: Company sick pay is payable from the first day of your sickness absence and is equal to your full basic salary if you have up to 4 weeks off sick
- Enhanced parental leave & time off for dependents: All colleagues are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave. We also offer up to 5 days paid leave for those last minute dependent related emergencies
- Gym: The physical and mental health of our colleagues is vital, so we have a state-of-the-art gym, with shower and changing facilities (of course) and we run free HIIT and stretch classes each week
- Mental wellbeing: We deliver mental health awareness sessions and training for mental health first aiders. We run activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, such as on-site massage therapy and give hints and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing
- Company funded private medical insurance: Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll be eligible to join the company's private medical insurance scheme facilitated by BUPA
- Colleague assistance programme: Whatever's on your mind, whenever you need help, you can turn to the Legal & General colleague assistance programme which will be ready to provide confidential support 24/7
- Health cash plan: Get money back on the cost of everyday medical expenses. You'll receive an annual limit to claim back on expenditure such as the opticians, dental treatments, physiotherapy, prescription charges and much more
Company HQ
Cossington, UK
Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE Operating Advisor, Board Member, and Investor. Their career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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