Data Architect

Data Architect -Contract Inside IR35

UST are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and implement scalable data solutions.

• Location Leeds or London
• Duration 3 Months
• Contract Inside IR35

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in data engineering, cloud data architecture, and ETL pipeline development, with a focus on enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using GCP services such as Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Dataproc, and BigQuery.
• Implement and optimize data storage solutions utilizing Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Spanner.
• Develop and manage data lakes and data warehouses on GCP, ensuring high standards of data quality, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver efficient data access solutions.
• Implement robust data governance and security controls to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Automate data workflows and implement proactive monitoring and ing mechanisms for ETL pipelines and data platforms.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of reusable data integration patterns, frameworks, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture/Data Engineering roles.
• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services.
• Strong hands-on skills in ETL pipeline development, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data architecture, including data lakes and warehouses.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, or Java for data transformation and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with data governance, data security, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment is a plus.