About this role

Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Architect (Data & AI)
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Local Candidates Only)

Key Responsibilities:

Design, architect, and implement end-to-end data solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
Lead large-scale data migration efforts from on-premises and/or other cloud platforms to Google Cloud Platform.
Build and optimize robust, scalable data pipelines using tools such as Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer.
Develop and manage data warehousing solutions using BigQuery, including schema design, partitioning, clustering, and query optimization.
Design and deploy machine learning models and AI solutions using Vertex AI.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Establish and enforce cloud architecture best practices, security standards, and governance policies.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Google Cloud Platform environments for performance and cost efficiency.
Stay current with emerging Google Cloud Platform services and features, and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform.
Must hold a valid Google Cloud Professional Architect certification.
Proven experience in data migration and building data pipelines at enterprise scale.
Deep hands-on expertise with BigQuery (schema design, performance tuning, cost optimization).
Hands-on experience with Vertex AI for building and deploying ML models.
Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform services including Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, and IAM.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices in the cloud.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Google Cloud Platform Architect

Key skills