Data Architect / Cloud Architect

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$75 - $100

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Data Architect / Cloud Architect (GCP)

About Harnham

Harnham is the global leader in Data & Analytics recruitment. We partner with innovative organisations across data, cloud, AI, and technology to connect exceptional talent with impactful opportunities.

About the Client

Our client is a leading consultancy delivering a large-scale cloud and AI transformation for a well-known organisation in the digital media space. The project focuses on modernising data access, governance, and infrastructure to support next-generation AI products and services.

Role Details

  • Title: Senior Data Architect / Cloud Architect
  • Contract Length: 4 Months
  • Start Date: 24 August
  • Rate: $75-$100/hr
  • Location: Remote (US based)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and architecture of a complex cloud-based data platform. This individual will act as the senior technical authority across architecture decisions, helping define the platform foundation, security model, integration strategy, and delivery roadmap.
The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, engineers, and client stakeholders to create scalable, secure, and highly available solutions supporting large-scale data access and AI-driven workloads.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture discovery, solution design, and technical planning activities
  • Define cloud platform architecture and infrastructure standards
  • Create scalable data ingestion, processing, and delivery solutions
  • Design secure identity, access control, and governance frameworks
  • Drive integration between cloud platforms, data systems, and event-driven services
  • Serve as senior escalation point for architecture decisions and stakeholder discussions

Must Have

  • Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Strong background delivering cloud architecture across complex environments
  • Deep expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience integrating data platforms, APIs, streaming technologies, and cloud services
  • Strong understanding of security, access management, governance, and compliance controls
  • Excellent communication skills with experience leading technical workshops and architecture reviews

Nice to Have

  • AI/ML platform or data product experience
  • Exposure to Snowflake environments
  • Experience with Kafka or large-scale event streaming architectures
  • Data marketplace or Data-as-a-Service platform experience
  • Multi-cloud architecture experience

Apply

If you're an experienced Data Architect looking to make a significant impact on a high-profile AI and cloud transformation initiative, we'd love to hear from you.

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Devin Klein

Recruitment Consultant

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