Cloud Data Architect/Data Platform Consultant - GCP Contract | c3 months | Outside IR35 | London/Hybrid We are recruiting an experienced Data Architect to undertake a focused data discovery and architecture assessment for a large retail organisation. This is a short-term consulting assignment requiring someone who can quickly understand a complex data environment, assess existing platforms and information flows, and provide a clear picture of the current architecture, associated risks and opportunities for improvement. Working across a predominantly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery environment, you will engage with technical and business stakeholders to establish how data is structured, managed and used across the organisation. The Assignment You will take ownership of an initial assessment of the existing data landscape, producing clear documentation and recommendations that can inform future architectural and technology decisions. Key deliverables will include: Mapping the existing data estate, including key domains, source systems, integrations, transformations and downstream consumers. Assessing data quality, ownership, lineage and documentation across business-critical datasets. Reviewing the existing GCP architecture, particularly BigQuery, to identify technical debt, risks and improvement opportunities. Engaging with stakeholders to understand existing processes, dependencies and gaps in the current environment. Producing a prioritised set of ..... full job details .....