Senior Data Architect

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and implement robust data platforms utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role involves defining data strategy, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates should have extensive GCP experience and strong programming skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale data platforms on GCP.
• Expertise in data architecture best practices.
• Hands-on skills in programming and data quality management.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop overall data strategy based on client needs.
• Lead a team to implement scalable data solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Data quality

Data warehouse architecture

Data lake architecture

GCP data services

Programming in PySpark

Programming in Python

SQL

ETL processes

Data visualization

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in related field

Tools

BigQuery

Composer

Dataform

Dataproc

Pub/Sub

Looker

Power BI

Databricks

Snowflake

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.