GCP Data Architect

GCP Data Architect

Location: UK Wide - Mainly remote with travel to office and client site when required

Clearance Requirement: Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years)

Salary: £80-95,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Data Architect who thrives on designing modern, scalable cloud data solutions? We're looking for a GCP Data Architect to join a high-performing team of data professionals driving digital and data transformation across multiple industries.

As part of a dynamic data platforms team, you'll help organisations unlock the value of their data using the latest cloud-native technologies and AI tools. You'll lead by example, guiding delivery teams and clients through best practices in architecture, strategy, and implementation on Google Cloud.

What You'll Do

Lead Architectural Design: Define and implement secure, scalable data warehouse, data lake, and data mesh architectures on Google Cloud.

Drive Delivery Excellence: Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions align with best practices, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.

Act as a Trusted Advisor: Consult with clients on their data and AI strategies, helping them maximise the potential of Google Cloud.

Support Pre-Sales and Innovation: Participate in client workshops, scoping sessions, and technical pitches to shape innovative data and AI solutions.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in talented professionals who bring a blend of technical expertise, consulting skills, and a passion for data innovation. You'll ideally have:

• Strong Google Cloud expertise across BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, and Pub/Sub.
• Professional certification such as Google Cloud Professional Architect (or equivalent).
• Experience with AI/ML products in GCP, including Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, or Dialogflow.
• Solid infrastructure understanding, covering networking, compute, and security fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical ideas for business and executive stakeholders.