Senior Data Architect

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil de premier plan recherche un architecte de données qualifié pour concevoir et livrer des plateformes de données robustes sur Google Cloud Platform. Le candidat idéal a une expérience extensive dans la création d'entrepôts de données à grande échelle et un engagement envers la qualité des données.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la conception d'architectures de data warehouse et de data lakes.
• Expertise en services de données GCP, axée sur la qualité des données à grande échelle.
• Compétences en programmation en Python, PySpark et SQL, et dans les processus ETL.

Responsibilities

• Définir et développer la stratégie de données conformément aux exigences des clients.
• Diriger et encadrer une équipe d'ingénieurs de données pour des solutions évolutives.
• Assurer la conception et le déploiement des plateformes de données selon les meilleures pratiques GCP.

Skills

Data Warehouse Design

Data Quality

PySpark

Python

SQL

ETL Processes

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Mathematics

PhD in a related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Looker

Power BI

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

Job description

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A leading global consultancy organisation is seeking a skilled Data Architect to design and deliver robust, scalable data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in building and maintaining large-scale data warehouses, ensuring high standards of data quality, and adhering to best practices in data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop the overall data strategy in line with client requirements and compliance standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers to implement scalable and efficient data solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions by collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the design and deployment of data platforms follow GCP best practices for performance, reliability, and security.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven background in designing data warehouse and data lake architectures.
• Demonstrable experience in building and operating large-scale data platforms on Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on data quality at scale.
• Hands-on expertise in core GCP data services such as BigQuery, Composer, Dataform, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub.
• Strong programming skills in PySpark, Python, and SQL.
• Proficiency in ETL processes, data mining, and data storage principles.
• Experience with BI and data visualisation tools, such as Looker or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively bridge technical and business discussions.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with alternative cloud and data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, or AWS.
• Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps methodologies and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting in cloud-based environments.
• Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification (or equivalent) is highly advantageous.