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.