Lead Architect- GCP
Core
Define enterprise-scale data architecture strategies and design modern cloud-native data platforms on Google Cloud Platform.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Lead – Data Architect (GCP)
Builds
Secure, scalable, future-ready data ecosystems leveraging Google Cloud technologies
Domain
Data Engineering, Data Platforms, Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, Data Flow, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI, Dataproc, serverless infrastructure, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Python, Java, DataOps, DevOps, MLOps, microservices, event-driven architecture, cloud security, IAM, encryption, metadata management, lineage solutions
Preferred skills
Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification
Technologies
Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, Data Flow, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI, Dataproc, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Define and drive enterprise data architecture strategy; Evaluate current technology landscapes and recommend modernization plans; Lead design and implementation of scalable cloud-native data platforms; Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across client engagements; Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to design innovative solutions; Establish architecture standards, best practices, and reference architectures; Conduct architecture reviews to ensure compliance with security and governance standards; Design modern data architectures including Data Lakes, Lakehouse Platforms, Data Warehouses, Data Mesh, and Real-Time Analytics solutions; Drive adoption of DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and MLOps practices; Mentor and coach technical leads, architects, and engineering teams; Engage with client stakeholders to provide consulting and technology advisory services; Ensure successful delivery of scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable platforms and solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
