Location: Bristol - Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite Contract: 8 months Rate: £500 per day We are looking for an experienced GCP Data Architect/Solution Architect to support a major finance transformation programme. You will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-scale cloud and data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, combining strategic solution architecture with hands-on data architecture expertise. The role will focus on building scalable, resilient and cost-effective data platforms while providing architectural direction to engineering teams and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end architecture design for cloud-native data solutions on GCP. Define architectural direction aligned with security, data governance and compliance standards. Design conceptual, logical and physical data models for financial, regulatory and operational datasets. Define data ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption patterns. Establish standards for metadata, lineage, reference data and data stewardship. Architect solutions using GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Composer, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions and IAM . Design scalable, high-performing and cost-optimised cloud workloads. Develop reusable architecture patterns and blueprints for engineering teams. Work closely with CTO architects, data platform teams, SMEs and transformation leads. Present architectural decisions clearly to technical and senior non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on expertise in GCP architecture , particularly BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, IAM and Composer. Proven experience designing complex, enterprise-scale solutions across multiple teams. Advanced data modelling experience including 3NF, Data Vault and dimensional modelling . Strong knowledge of metadata, data lineage, governance and reference data frameworks. Experience working with finance data flows, including ledger, MI, reconciliation and reporting . Proven ability to lead engineering teams and drive architectural consistency. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
GCP Data Architect - Hybrid - Inside IR35 employer: Hamilton Barnes
Hamilton Barnes is an exceptional employer for those passionate about live sports broadcasting, offering a dynamic work environment that thrives on teamwork and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and development in cutting-edge technology, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values their contributions, all while being part of the excitement surrounding Premier League matchday coverage. The shift-based nature of the role allows for flexibility, and the potential for overtime ensures that hard work is rewarded.
