Data Solutions Architect (GCP)

Role Title: Data Solutions Architect (GCP)Business Unit: Data Management Role OverviewThis strategic, client-facing role sits within a growing Data Management practice and focuses on leading cloud-based data architecture initiatives, particularly on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The Data Solutions Architect will collaborate with senior stakeholders to modernise data platforms, accelerate cloud transformation, and unlock business value through data and AI.This is a technical leadership position-not hands-on coding-but one that requires deep architectural expertise, strong consulting skills, and the ability to influence C-suite decision-making. The role also involves significant pre-sales engagement, translating client needs into solution designs and supporting proposal development. Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Sales EngagementSupport responses to RFPs/RFIs/RFSs by translating client requirements into solution blueprints and proposal narratives. Collaborate with sales, pricing, and delivery teams to shape commercially viable and technically sound solutions.Enterprise Solution DesignArchitect and oversee the delivery of scalable data platforms (data lakes, lakehouses, warehouses) using GCP technologies such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Databricks, and Snowflake.Cloud Data StrategyLead cloud migration and modernisation strategies using GCP and tools like Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.Data ModellingApply hands-on expertise in enterprise data modelling using tools ..... full job details .....