Data Solutions Architect - GCP

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect to lead GCP solution design for banking clients. This strategic role requires over 10 years in BI/DW/Analytics, strong banking expertise, and hands-on GCP experience. The position offers a competitive package with hybrid working arrangements in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive package

Hybrid working opportunity

Qualifications

• 10+ years in BI/DW/Analytics, including 4+ years in architecture.
• Strong banking expertise and proven pre-sales/RFP experience.
• Hands-on GCP experience, including BigQuery and Dataflow.

Responsibilities

• Architect large-scale data platforms on GCP.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Lead data modelling and governance initiatives.

Skills

GCP experience

Data modelling

Banking expertise

Pre-sales/RFP experience

C-suite engagement

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

ETL/ELT tools

Unity Catalog

Alation

Profisee

Job description

Overview

Role: Data Solutions Architect - GCP

Type: Permanent, SAVP (~£125k)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Start: Immediate/ASAP

Architect the next of banking data platforms.

We're looking for a Data Solutions Architect to lead GCP solution design and advisory for a global consultancy's banking clients.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide the delivery of large-scale data platforms on GCP, shaping future-state solutions and cloud modernisation strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business needs into solution blueprints and supporting RFP/RFI responses.
• Lead data modelling, pipeline design, governance, and innovation initiatives using tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in BI/DW/Analytics, including 4+ years in architecture.
• Strong banking expertise and proven pre-sales/RFP experience.
• Hands-on GCP experience (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, etc.), enterprise data modelling, ETL/ELT, and governance tools (Unity Catalog, Alation, Profisee).
• Excellent C-suite engagement and advisory skills.

Why apply?

Strategic, client-facing technical leadership role. Opportunity to drive cloud and data transformation for leading banks. Competitive package and hybrid working.

Please Note: This is a role for UK only. This role does not offer Sponsorship.

You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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