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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Google Cloud Architect - **Company:** Datatonic, Ltd. - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £61,000.0 - £101,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Teradata SQL, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Google Data Studio, Apache Spark, Containerization, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Qlikview, Azure Synapse Analytics, Looker Analytics, Amazon Redshift, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856707660 ## About the Role * Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. * Hands-on experience in designing and implementing large-scale big data cloud architectures. * Demonstrated ability to manage projects from conception to completion, employing creative and practical solutions. * Strong analytical skills with a focus on innovation and technical excellence. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to deliver authoritative presentations and proposals. * Skills in developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders at various organizational levels. * Extensive experience in technical pre-sales, with the ability to champion and promote innovative, disruptive proposals. * Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end production-grade cloud technologies, covering areas such as data, security, and networking. * Proficiency in working with container technologies and leveraging them effectively in projects. * Multiple years of experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, and SQL, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance code. * Demonstrated experience in delivering scalable, robust, and high-performing solutions to meet business needs. * Google Cloud or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification is a plus. * Experience with ETL tools and Hadoop-based technologies (e.g., Spark) and/or batch/streaming data pipelines such as Beam and Flink is a plus. * Proven ability in designing and building data lake and data warehouse solutions with technologies like BigQuery, Azure Synapse, Redshift, Oracle, Teradata, etc. is a plus. * Experience creating analytical products using tools such as Looker, Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI, or Qlik is a plus. * Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum, is a plus. * Basic understanding of topics like machine learning, data mining, statistics, and data visualisation, with some practical experience preferred, is a plus. * History of contributions to open-source projects, showcasing collaboration and innovation, is a plus. ## Description * Shape the architecture for key projects. * Provide pre- and post-sales architectural advice and thought leadership for machine learning, analytics, and data migration projects. * Help build the architectural side of our next-generation machine learning products. * Utilise cutting-edge, scalable cloud and data processing technologies to develop advanced solutions for customers. * Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Data and AI projects. * Introduce innovative ideas and approaches to enhance our capabilities and methodologies. * Shape the architecture team and mentor team members while promoting technical excellence. * Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during client engagements and help scope solutions for challenging requirements. * Partner with GTM teams to create and refine new market-ready solutions with a focus on technical leadership and governance. * Conduct architecture reviews for key clients, delivering actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. * Define and embed best practices into project delivery, ensuring quality and consistency across initiatives. * Contribute to our internal knowledge base, including technical collateral and thought leadership materials. * Work in a dynamic, agile environment alongside data scientists, machine learning experts, data analysts, and data engineers. * Collaborate closely with partners such as Google Cloud, Tableau, and Looker to leverage their technologies effectively. * Guide team members, fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Technologies: * AI * AWS * Redshift * Architect * Azure * Big Data * BigQuery * Cloud * Data Warehouse * ETL * Flink * Hadoop * Support * Java * Looker * Machine Learning * Oracle * Python * Qlik * SQL * Security * Spark * Tableau * Embedded More: We are Datatonic, Google Clouds premier partner in AI, helping world-class businesses transform through machine learning, data engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud Platform. We support customers in future-proofing their operations, unlocking actionable insights, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving world. This is a full-time, on-site role in London within our Technical Delivery department. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health insurance, Smart Health Services, 50% gym membership discounts, a WFH allowance, access to learning platforms such as Udemy, pension auto-enrolment with employer contributions, life insurance, income protection, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and a Tech Scheme. 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