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Position: GCP Data Architect
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Start: ASAP
Location: London – Hybrid
Languages: English
Role – We are seeking an experienced GCP Data Architect to lead the design and development of cloud-native data architectures on Google Cloud Platform. This role is crucial in transforming our client’s enterprise data landscape to support scalability, security, and innovation.
As a Data Architect, you will define architectural standards, guide engineering teams, and ensure our data solutions align with both technical and business goals.
Key skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering or data architecture roles
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting data solutions on Google Cloud Platform
  • Strong knowledge of BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions
  • Proficient in data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT architectures
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager)
  • Deep understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
  • GCP Professional Data Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect certification
  • Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures
  • Familiarity with streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or Google Pub/Sub
  • Background in machine learning pipelines and AI integration on GCP
  • Consulting background is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills (oral & written)
  • Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available)

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale data architectures using GCP services like BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Dataproc
  • Define data modeling standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, analytics, product, and operations to understand requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions
  • Provide architectural leadership in building modern data platforms that support both batch and real-time processing
  • Guide and mentor engineering teams on best practices in GCP architecture and data engineering
  • Ensure data security, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and lifecycle management standards are in place
  • Evaluate and recommend GCP-native and third-party tools to optimize performance and cost

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