My client a leader in their field are seeking an innovative Data Architect to lead transformative data initiatives for our banking client. This strategic, hands-on role sits at the heart of platform development, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.

INSIDE IR35

• Serve as the Data Solutions Architect within a collaborative, design-thinking Lab environment.

• Chair the Architecture Review Board, defining technical standards and architectural direction.

• Shape and deliver the data platform roadmap on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Lead the creation of a scalable data pricing lab to enable advanced pricing models.

• Support multiple high-impact initiatives including digital experiences, AI, analytics, and product innovation.

• Modernize Legacy processes by converting manual/Excel-based pipelines into robust, production-ready workflows.

• Ensure seamless API integrations, particularly with third-party systems like FICO.

• Act as a bridge between business and technology, translating requirements into actionable solutions.

• Design and implement Real Time data streaming architectures using Kafka.

• Contribute to DevOps maturity by implementing data testing, CI/CD, and GCP-based infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience as a Data Architect, preferably within cloud-native environments (GCP).

• Expertise in data platform architecture, automation, and governance.

• Strong knowledge of Kafka, DevOps for data, and API-driven integration.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across business functions.

• A strategic mindset paired with hands-on ability to build and scale complex data solutions.

• Banking experience highly advantageous.

If you are a GCP Data Engineer looking for a new opportunity, please do get in tough for a confidential discussion.

GCP Data Architect - Contract - Hybrid - Halifax - £425pd (inside IR35)

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