Principal Architect - Data
Core
Senior technical leadership for enterprise data architecture and delivery on Google Cloud, bridging strategic consulting with hands-on execution.
Role type
Principal Architect, Data (Senior IC)
Builds
End-to-end data platforms, pipelines, and scalable solutions on Google Cloud for enterprise clients.
Domain
Cloud Data Engineering & Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Enterprise-scale data architecture design, Google Cloud ecosystem expertise, BigQuery, Advanced SQL, Python, Modern data orchestration (dbt, Airflow/Cloud Composer), Data governance & security, Technical proposal estimation, Solutioning for pre-sales, Mentorship of engineers/architects
Preferred skills
Professional services/consulting background, Large-scale data modernization experience, Stakeholder management with senior clients
Technologies
Google Cloud, BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Cloud Composer, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Own architecture decisions and technical delivery for complex client engagements; Translate business requirements into scalable Google Cloud solutions; Partner with Data Engineers and AI/ML teams to design integrated solutions; Establish architectural standards and reusable patterns; Mentor engineering teams; Support pre-sales solutioning and technical proposals
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership