GCP Data Architect - Contract - Hybrid £750pd (inside IR35) (Potential Extensive Travel to Dubai) Position Overview: My client, a leader in their field are seeking an experienced GCP Data Architect for an exciting 6-month contract role, with the potential for extension. This position may require extensive travel to Dubai , making it a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working internationally. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and strong experience in designing and implementing complex data architectures . You will be instrumental in helping shape the data strategy, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Data Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures on GCP. Cloud Integration: Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration between GCP and other enterprise systems. Big Data Solutions: Develop and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data processing pipelines using GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub , and Cloud Storage . Data Governance & Security: Implement best practices for data governance, privacy, and security, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with business, IT, and external stakeholders to gather requirements, and translate them into effective data solutions. Performance Optimization: Optimize data pipelines, queries, and data storage solutions to enhance performance and reduce costs. Data Strategy: Develop and execute data strategies aligned with long-term business objectives. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience as a Data Architect with a strong focus on GCP . Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions (data lakes, data warehouses, etc.). Deep understanding of GCP tools including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions , and Cloud Storage . Strong knowledge of data modeling , ETL pipelines , and data governance . Experience with security practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong skills in SQL and Python for data processing. Ability to travel internationally, particularly to Dubai , as required. If you are a proactive, innovative GCP Data Architect with a passion for developing world-class data solutions, we encourage you to apply. GCP Data Architect - Contract - Hybrid - £750PD (inside IR35)