Data Architect - GCP

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a GCP Data Architect to join their Data & AI team on a 3-month contract. Your role will involve leading architectural strategy, optimizing data solutions, and collaborating with various stakeholders. If you have deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform and a proven track record in cloud data projects, apply now to shape the future of data innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven Data Architect with strong cloud data project experience.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Collaborative mindset with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural strategy for scalable data solutions.
• Guide teams on GCP migrations and integrations.
• Define and implement ETL/ELT pipelines for data integration.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data Architecture

BigQuery

Dataform

Job description

Job Description

GCP Data Architect

3-Month Contract | Inside IR35

Hybrid (Manchester, 2 Days Onsite Per Week)

Are you a cloud-savvy Data Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? Ready to shape the future of data for a leading GlobalLogic client? We're looking for a GCP Data Architect to join our high-impact Data & AI team and play a pivotal role in transforming a cloud data ecosystem.

In this role you will lead architectural strategy, drive innovation, and help define the blueprint for scalable, sustainable data solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead with impact - Provide architectural direction across major data initiatives, ensuring scalable and future-ready designs.
• Be the GCP authority - Guide teams on migrations, integrations, and advanced GCP capabilities.
• Modernise and optimise - Take ownership of the current GCP data landscape and lead its transformation into a streamlined, high-performance environment.
• Maximise GCP- power - Drive adoption and best practice use of tools like BigQuery and Dataform.
• Streamline data flow - Define and implement ETL/ELT pipelines, contributing to a reusable, scalable data integration framework.
• Collaborate cross-functionally - Work closely with business and tech stakeholders to turn complex needs into elegant, practical architecture.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, with a strong track record in cloud data projects.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP):
• BigQuery - You know it inside and out.
• Dataform - You're confident and capable.
• Solid experience with other GCP data tools and services.
• Strong grasp of cloud- data architecture and modern data engineering principles.
• Practical knowledge of designing and deploying ETL/ELT pipelines in a GCP environment.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leader in digital engineering and product development services. We partner with top-tier clients across industries-including finance, telecoms, healthcare, and automotive-to design and build innovative digital platforms and experiences. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with seamless delivery to solve complex challenges, modernise Legacy systems, and accelerate digital transformation.

With a strong focus on cloud, data, AI, and Embedded technologies, GlobalLogic UK&I offers a dynamic environment where engineers, architects, and consultants collaborate on cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact. Join us to shape the future of digital innovation-right here in the UK and beyond.