Data Architect Full Time

Forsyth Barnes
Job Title: Data Platform Architect
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 Are you a talented Data Platform Architect looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? A leading media organisation is seeking a data expert to drive the evolution of its cutting-edge data platform and architecture. We are recruiting on behalf of this global powerhouse, known for its fearless approach and commitment to excellence. If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their data management infrastructure, we want to hear from you! The Role In this exciting role, you will:

1. Architect the data platform by evolving and optimising the organisation’s GCP-based data platform to meet long-term strategic goals.
2. Design scalable solutions by building and maintaining a robust, secure, and scalable data architecture that spans source systems, the Lakehouse, and the consumption layer.
3. Ensure data security by defining and implementing security and access requirements across the data architecture.
4. Drive insights by developing a comprehensive logical data model to maximise the value of internal and external data sources.
5. Support governance by working closely with the governance team to maintain high standards in data policies and processes.
6. Empower analytics by ensuring data accessibility and reliability to support advanced analytics and BI tools.
7. Lead and mentor a team of data platform engineers, fostering innovation and excellence.

About You You will bring:

1. Proven expertise with extensive experience as a Data Architect, focusing on cloud-based data lake and warehouse environments.
2. Technical mastery with in-depth knowledge of the modern data stack, including Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Google BigQuery (GBQ), Airflow, and DBT or similar tools.
3. Strong leadership with a proactive approach to assessing needs, driving solutions, and influencing outcomes.
4. Clear communication with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.