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Data Architect - GCP

Forsyth Barnes
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Job Title: Data Architect - GCP Platform

Location: London (Hybrid Working - 3 days in office)

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Package

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Are you a talented Data Platform Architect looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? A leading media organisation is seeking a data expert to drive the evolution of its cutting-edge data platform and architecture.


We are recruiting on behalf of this global powerhouse, known for its fearless approach and commitment to excellence. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their data management infrastructure, we want to hear from you!


The Role


  • In this exciting role, you will
  • Architect the data platform by evolving and optimising the organisation's GCP-based data platform to meet long-term strategic goals
  • Design scalable solutions by building and maintaining a robust, secure, and scalable data architecture that spans source systems, the Lakehouse, and the consumption layer
  • Ensure data security by defining and implementing security and access requirements across the data architecture
  • Drive insights by developing a comprehensive logical data model to maximise the value of internal and external data sources
  • Support governance by working closely with the governance team to maintain high standards in data policies and processes
  • Empower analytics by ensuring data accessibility and reliability to support advanced analytics and BI tools
  • Lead and mentor a team of data platform engineers, fostering innovation and excellence


About You


  • You will bring
  • Proven expertise with extensive experience as a Data Architect, focusing on cloud-based data lake and warehouse environments
  • Technical mastery with in-depth knowledge of the modern data stack, including Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Google BigQuery (GBQ), Airflow, and DBT or similar tools
  • Strong leadership with a proactive approach to assessing needs, driving solutions, and influencing outcomes
  • Clear communication with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

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