Cloud Architect (GCP)

Summary: The Cloud Architect / Engineer (GCP) role is a contract position focused on designing and building intelligent data platforms for EMEA clients using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. The position requires hands-on experience with GCP, Graph Databases (specifically Neo4j), and modern data ingestion techniques. The role involves architecting data pipelines, optimizing graph database solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams across various time zones. Candidates should possess a strong background in data engineering and relevant certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and build data pipelines on GCP integrating structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
• Design, implement, and optimize Graph Database solutions using Neo4j, Cypher queries, and GCP integrations.
• Develop ETL/ELT workflows using Dataflow, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Design graph models for real-world applications such as fraud detection, network analysis, and knowledge graphs.
• Optimize performance of graph queries and design for scalability.
• Support ingestion of large-scale datasets using Apache Beam, Spark, or Kafka into GCP environments.
• Implement metadata management, security, and data governance using Data Catalog and IAM.
• Work across functional teams and clients in diverse EMEA time zones and project settings.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or Architect, including 2+ years with Neo4j or another Graph DB platform.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Cypher query language.
• Strong hands-on experience with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
• Knowledge of graph theory, graph schema modeling, and data relationship mapping.
• Fluent in English.
• Certification: Google Professional Data Engineer or equivalent (e.g., AWS Big Data, Azure Data Engineer).
• Overall 8 to 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in creating open-source Graph DB (Neo4j), data ingestion and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with Graph Data Science libraries in Neo4j.
• Understanding of data architecture principles, data mesh, and distributed processing.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles or professional services.
• Background in data security, compliance (e.g., GDPR), and regional data residency awareness.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT