Senior GCP Data Architect - Cost-Optimized Analytics

Hedgehog Lab; Manchester; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedgehog Lab in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect (GCP) to lead a high‑volume online marketplace data transformation. You’ll own data architecture, optimize BigQuery models, and drive cost efficiency across the GCP estate from day one.

Working with Looker‑based reporting and a move toward self‑service analytics, you’ll define the data strategy, shape how data teams sit under technical leadership, and guide a multi‑year transformation with strategic

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on mastery of the GCP data tooling ecosystem: BigQuery, DBT and pipeline tooling.
• Proven track record designing, restructuring and optimising complex GCP data models.
• Experience building and scaling toward self-service reporting and analytics.
• Ability to establish a comprehensive data strategy from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Own the data architecture for a high-volume marketplace and lead a multi-year tech transformation.
• Optimise BigQuery models and implement cost-management structures across the GCP estate.
• Define direction and implement immediate optimisation, with zero upskilling required for the team.
• Advise on re-structuring data teams under technical leadership and integrate data science support.

Skills

BigQuery

DBT

Data Stream

GCP data tools

Self-service analytics

Data strategy

Tools

Looker

Job description

Hedgehog Lab in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect (GCP) to lead a high‑volume online marketplace data transformation. You’ll own data architecture, optimize BigQuery models, and drive cost efficiency across the GCP estate from day one.

Working with Looker‑based reporting and a move toward self‑service analytics, you’ll define the data strategy, shape how data teams sit under technical leadership, and guide a multi‑year transformation with strategic