Data Platform Architect (GCP/dbt)

Data Platform Architect (GCP/dbt) £500-550 per day Outside IR35 6mth duration Remote (with occasional travel to client sites) Interviews: w/c 07/04/25

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a scalable, secure and high-performance data architecture
• Evolve our existing GCP-based data platform architecture to meet strategic goals
• Develop and maintain a scalable, robust, and secure data architecture encompassing all source system data, the Lakehouse and the consumption layer.
• Defining the data architecture security and access requirements to be embedded.
• Lead the efforts on developing a complete and robust logical data model that can be deployed on the Lakehouse to enable stakeholders to derive the maximum value from myriad data sources.
• Develop robust data models and ingestion pipelines to optimise data accessibility
• Define security and governance frameworks for data storage and access
• Support data analytics and Business Intelligence efforts with a future proof data platform
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, driving best practices in cloud data management

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in data platform architecture with a focus on GCP, GCS, Big Query and cloud data solutions
• Strong background in ETL processes and data governance
• Hands on expertise with Airflow, DBT and modern data pipeline tools
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable solutions
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for leveraging data to drive business impact

If interested in this Data Platform Architect (GCP/dbt) contract please apply with your latest CV.

Applicants must have GCP/GCS/dbt skills, be UK based and have their own Ltd company.

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