GCP Data Platform Architect

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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Senior Data Platform Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure data solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This individual will be a technical leader, collaborating with various teams to understand data requirements and translating them into robust architectural blueprints. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of GCP's data services, data warehousing, data lakes, big data technologies, and data security best practices. We are looking for candidates who have a broad set of technology skills across these areas and who can demonstrate an ability to design right solutions with appropriate combination of GCP and 3rd party technologies for deploying on GCP cloud.

Key responsibilities may include

• Architecture and Design: Design and implement end-to-end data solutions on GCP, encompassing data ingestion, storage, processing, transformation, and analytics.

• Data Warehousing and Lakes: Architect, design, and deploy data warehouses and data lakes, utilizing technologies like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Dataproc.

• Big Data Solutions: Design and implement big data solutions on GCP, including data pipelines, streaming analytics, and machine learning workflows.

• Data Security and Governance: Establish and maintain robust data security frameworks, implement access controls, and ensure data governance practices.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize data platform performance to ensure optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated on the latest GCP data technologies, evaluating and recommending their adoption within the organization.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver optimal solutions.

• Documentation: Develop clear and comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and operational guidelines.

• Foundational GenAI: Understanding of LLMs, Prompt engineering, Model Evaluation & Fine-tuning, ML ops and Ethical & responsible AI .

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• GCP Expertise: Minimum of 3 + years of professional experience with GCP data services, including BigQuery , Dataflow, Dataproc , Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and related technologies.

• Data Warehousing: Minimum of 6+ years of s trong proficiency in data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes .

• Big Data: Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases .

• Data Security: Deep understanding of data security principles and best practices on GCP with minimum 3+ years of professional experience .

• Cloud Architecture: Minimum of 6+ years of technical solutions implementation, architecture design, evaluation, and investigation in a cloud environment . Proven track record in designing and implementing cloud-based data architectures .

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree , must have a minimum 6 years work experience) 

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP : Experience working in GCP cloud - Organization policies, IAM, VM, DB, Kubernetes & Containers.

• Vertex AI: Proficiency in using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for building, deploying, and managing machine learning models, including GenAI models.

• Generative AI Studio: Experience with Generative AI Studio for prototyping and experimenting with generative AI models.

• Model Garden: Familiarity with Google's Model Garden and its offerings for accessing and deploying pre-trained GenAI models.

• MLOps for GenAI : Experience in implementing MLOps practices for the development, deployment, and monitoring of GenAI models.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with various teams.

• Certifications: GCP Professional Data Engineer or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

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