Data Solution Architect-ÂŁ125,000-Hybrid
About the Role
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
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Define and drive the architecture of large-scale data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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Lead the design and delivery of modern cloud-native data solutions including ingestion, transformation, modelling, and analytic layers.
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Shape future-state architectures, modernisation roadmaps, and transformation strategies aligned to client business goals.
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Guide teams through solution delivery, ensuring alignment with architectural principles, governance, and best practices.
Client Advisory & Pre-Sales
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Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors.
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Translate complex business requirements into clear solution blueprints and architectural artefacts.
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Own and contribute to RFP/RFI responses, solution estimation, technical proposals, and pitch presentations.
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Collaborate with internal and external sales teams to drive business development and solution adoption.
Data Architecture & Governance
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Lead enterprise data modelling and modern ETL/ELT pipeline design on GCP using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, etc.
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Provide thought leadership across data domains including data warehousing, real-time streaming, and data governance.
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Design and implement governance and metadata strategies using tools like Unity Catalog, Alation, Profisee, and similar.
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Promote data quality, lineage, cataloguing, and compliance across client solutions.
Required Experience & Skills
Technical Expertise
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10+ years of experience in BI, data warehousing, and analytics.
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4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud and data architecture.
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Proven delivery of large-scale data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with deep expertise in:
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BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage
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DataOps, CI/CD for data pipelines, and cloud security patterns.
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Strong grounding in enterprise data modelling and data integration patterns (batch, streaming).
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Deep knowledge of ETL/ELT architectures and frameworks using tools such as Cloud Composer, dbt, Apache Beam, or similar.
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Experience with governance, cataloguing, and data quality tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Alation, Profisee).
Industry & Functional Knowledge
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Strong domain experience in banking and financial services (retail, investment, or commercial).
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Understanding of regulatory requirements, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239), and operational risk management.
Consulting & Leadership Skills
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Proven success in pre-sales and RFP/RFI management, including technical writing, solution estimation, and presentation delivery.
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Demonstrated ability to lead technical and non-technical teams in a client-facing consulting capacity.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with C-suite and senior executives.
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on architecture and delivery oversight.
Desirable Qualifications
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GCP Professional certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer)
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Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures or other platforms (Azure, AWS)
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Experience in Agile delivery environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum)
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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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