We are looking for a Data Platform Architect focusing on data solutions architecture to join our Group Technology & Data team. The role will be responsible for developing the data architecture of our Google Cloud based data platform.
About the role
- Evolve our existing GCP-based data platform architecture to meet strategic goals whilst enabling the platform to be scalable, robust and secure
- Be hands‑on working with our engineering team when implementing new solutions and being part of our support processes.
- Support the data engineering team with implementing architectural, process or pattern changes
- Work with data governance to ensure their requirements are realised (e.g. data quality management and metadata management)
- Champion DataOps practices across the data team, focusing on automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and monitoring for data pipelines and infrastructure
- Manage data storage, retrieval, and archiving processes within BigQuery inline with our Information Security practices
- Oversee and provide guidance to the data teams in implementing ETL processes using Terraform, dbt and Airflow to streamline data flow
- Continuously assess and improve the data architecture to enhance performance, scalability, and security
- Participate in strategic planning and provide insights on data-related initiatives
About you
- Demonstrable experience as a Data Solutions Architect / Data Engineering Manager / Lead Data Engineer with a track record of working with cloud-based data lake and data warehouse environments
- Experience of working with information security and data privacy and realising their requirements (e.g. data access, data retention, vulnerability management etc)
- Expert knowledge of modern data stack in particular Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Google BigQuery (GBQ), Airflow and DBT or similar
- Demonstrated ability to assess needs of the relevant internal teams, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action
- Effective written and spoken communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand concepts
- Technical knowledge of Data Solutions Architecture Design & Principles
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
Benefits at the Guardian
You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
