Data Architect - London

Data Architect

• Contract Duration: Until 30th June 2026 initially
• Location: London (Hybrid working model, 3 days on-site)

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to lead a critical data transformation project involving Salesforce Data Cloud, GCP, Vertex AI, and the creation of a new Single Customer View (SCV). This role offers significant executive visibility and requires a professional who can navigate an evolving environment, refine existing architectures, and drive the project towards strategic goals from day one.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Define and implement the enterprise-grade SCV in GCP.
• Reverse-engineer and enhance the core legacy data model.
• Design and execute the medallion architecture for data ingestion, transformation, and activation.
• Integrate GCP with Salesforce Data Cloud, ensuring efficient data flows and scalable activation patterns.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to enable AI-driven models that enhance customer insights and sales strategies.
• Provide technical leadership across teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation to guide both technical teams and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, with extensive hands-on involvement in similar projects.
• Deep expertise in GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub), Salesforce Data Cloud, and data modelling.
• Strong background in data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with AI/ML operationalisation, preferably with Vertex AI.
• Ability to assimilate complex legacy systems and streamline them into efficient new architectures.
• Excellent consulting and communication skills, capable of leading discussions and challenging external suppliers.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to directly engage with datasets, code, models, and schemas.

Desirable:

• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Previous engagement with external consultancies like ETG, Accenture, or Deloitte.
• Knowledge of revenue, sales, churn, or commercial data models.
• Background in enterprise-scale customer domain architecture.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and provide clear direction in ambiguous situations.
• Visionary yet practical, capable of conceptual design and hands-on implementation.
• Strong leadership skills, able to align diverse teams towards common goals.
• Thrives in dynamic environments, adept at piecing together solutions that meet business needs.

Contracting Route:

• Timesheets via Umbrella Company

This role is ideal for a visionary Data Architect who is both strategic and practical, ready to take on a high-impact project with a leading organisation. If you are ready to lead the way in data architecture and make a significant impact, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch.