Overview

Data Solution Architect-£125,000-Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced and strategic GCP Data Platform Architect to join as a Senior Associate Vice President (SAVP) within our high-performing data consultancy practice. This is a pivotal role focused on modernising data platforms for Tier-1 banking and financial services clients, driving cloud adoption, innovation, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of technical expertise, pre-sales capability, and client leadership, with a passion for data architecture and a proven ability to engage with C-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Technical Leadership
• Define and drive the architecture of large-scale data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Lead the design and delivery of modern cloud- data solutions including ingestion, transformation, modelling, and analytic layers.
• Shape future-state architectures, modernisation roadmaps, and transformation strategies aligned to client business goals.
• Guide teams through solution delivery, ensuring alignment with architectural principles, governance, and best practices.

• Client Advisory & Pre-Sales
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear solution blueprints and architectural artefacts.
• Own and contribute to RFP/RFI responses, solution estimation, technical proposals, and pitch presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external sales teams to drive business development and solution adoption.

• Data Architecture & Governance
• Lead enterprise data modelling and modern ETL/ELT pipeline design on GCP using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, etc.
• Provide thought leadership across data domains including data warehousing, real-time streaming, and data governance.
• Design and implement governance and metadata strategies using tools like Unity Catalog, Alation, Profisee, and similar.
• Promote data quality, lineage, cataloguing, and compliance across client solutions.

Required Experience & Skills

• Technical Expertise
• 10+ years of experience in BI, data warehousing, and analytics.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud and data architecture.
• Proven delivery of large-scale data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with deep expertise in:
• BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage
• DataOps, CI/CD for data pipelines, and cloud security patterns.
• Strong grounding in enterprise data modelling and data integration patterns (batch, streaming).
• Deep knowledge of ETL/ELT architectures and frameworks using tools such as Cloud Composer, dbt, Apache Beam, or similar.
• Experience with governance, cataloguing, and data quality tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Alation, Profisee).

• Industry & Functional Knowledge
• Strong domain experience in banking and financial services (retail, investment, or commercial).
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239), and operational risk management.

• Consulting & Leadership Skills
• Proven success in pre-sales and RFP/RFI management, including technical writing, solution estimation, and presentation delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical and non-technical teams in a client-facing consulting capacity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with C-suite and senior executives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on architecture and delivery oversight.

• Desirable Qualifications
• GCP Professional certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer)
• Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures or other platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience in Agile delivery environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on 0191 255 1428 or at d.blackburn@tenthrevolution.com.

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