Data Architect, Google Cloud

Google; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Data Architect to accelerate customer value by delivering enterprise-ready data solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments in regulated industries.

You will design data governance, metadata and security frameworks, partner with CTOs and data engineers across Europe, and enable real-time analytics and AI-driven data insights.

This role offers leadership on complex data projects and a path to influence Google Cloud's data strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience with data platforms and technologies.
• Experience designing data solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud in the financial markets industry.
• Experience with data modeling and graph databases.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical point of contact for a large, complex financial services customer, building deep relationships with key stakeholders (CTOs, CDOs, Data Architects).
• Design and implement data governance frameworks, including data lineage, metadata management, access controls, and compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239).
• Develop and advocate strategies for federating data responsibility across different business units and technical teams, enabling decentralized data ownership while maintaining centralized oversight and consistency.
• Design and implement data capabilities that seamlessly span across on-premises environments and multiple cloud providers, ensuring data portability, interoperability, and consistent access.
• Identify and address data requirements for emerging agentic technologies, such as real-time data streaming, vector databases, and secure data sharing for autonomous agents.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Hybrid & multi-cloud

Financial markets

Graph databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RDF

Property graphs

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Zürich, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; London, UK.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience working with data platforms and technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing data solutions for enterprise customers with hybrid and multi-cloud in the financial markets industry.
• Experience with data modeling and graph databases (e.g., RDF or property graphs).

Preferred qualifications

• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience designing and implementing data governance, security, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience contributing to open-source data projects.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts and their application in data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of emerging agentic technologies and their implications for data architecture.

About the job

In this role, you will accelerate customer value and increase adoption by delivering innovative, repeatable, and enterprise-ready solutions focused on business value. Make Google Cloud the preferred choice for customers by delivering the highest-value, industry-relevant solutions. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Germany: €148000 - €151000 (EUR) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Act as a primary technical point of contact for a large, complex financial services customer, building deep relationships with key stakeholders (CTOs, CDOs, Data Architects).
• Design and implement data governance frameworks, including data lineage, metadata management, access controls, and compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239).
• Develop and advocate strategies for federating data responsibility across different business units and technical teams, enabling decentralized data ownership while maintaining centralized oversight and consistency.
• Design and implement data capabilities that seamlessly span across on-premises environments and multiple cloud providers, ensuring data portability, interoperability, and consistent access.
• Identify and address data requirements for emerging agentic technologies, such as real-time data streaming, vector databases, and secure data sharing for autonomous agents.

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