Senior Data Architect

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil mondial recherche un Architecte de Données Senior pour concevoir des plateformes de données robustes et évolutives sur Google Cloud Platform. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience approfondie dans la création et la maintenance d'entrepôts de données à grande échelle, avec un accent sur la qualité des données et les meilleures pratiques d'architecture de données. Ce rôle implique la définition de stratégies de données en ligne avec les besoins des clients et le mentorat d'une équipe technique vers des solutions efficaces.

Qualifications

• Expérience éprouvée en conception d'architectures de entrepôts de données et lacs de données.
• Expertise pratique dans les services de données GCP.
• Compétences en programmation avec Python, PySpark et SQL.

Responsibilities

• Définir et développer la stratégie de données en fonction des besoins des clients.
• Diriger et encadrer une équipe d'ingénieurs de données.
• Assurer la conception et le déploiement des plateformes de données selon les meilleures pratiques GCP.

Skills

Data Quality

ETL

Data Mining

Data Visualization

Programming (Python, PySpark, SQL)

Communication

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Dataform

Data visualization tools (Looker, Power BI)

Job description

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Opportunity

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.