GCP Data Architect

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

Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further.
Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me at christophe.ramen@focusonsap.org