CLOUD DATA ARCHITECT (GCP)

English language proficiency: minimum B2 level

Technology stack:

• SQL
• Python
• Apache Spark
• Apache Beam
• BigQuery
• Vertex AI
• Looker
• Google Cloud Platform

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with data on Google Cloud Platform (commercial production deployments) and experience as a Lead Developer, Architect, or similar role
• Deep understanding of GCP Data & Analytics services (e.g., BigQuery, BigLake, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Dataplex, Sensitive Data Protection, Looker, Vertex AI)
• Proficiency with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Cloud Deploy/Cloud Build), and version control (Git)
• Ability to design and modify data models and select appropriate architectures (DWH, Data Marts, Data Lakes, Delta Lake, Lakehouse, BigLake)
• Understanding of Lambda and Kappa architectures and their implementation in GCP
• Experience building near real-time data solutions using tools like Pub/Sub and Dataflow
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and Python
• Ability to design and scale data pipelines using Dataflow (Apache Beam) and Dataproc, applying best practices for both batch and streaming data processing
• Experience optimizing the performance and cost of Dataflow pipelines and Dataproc clusters (e.g., autoscaling, worker sizing), along with implementation of monitoring best practices (Cloud Monitoring, Logging)
• Experience in cloud monitoring, diagnostics, and issue resolution (Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Error Reporting, Cloud Trace), as well as cloud cost planning and optimization (FinOps, GCP Pricing Calculator, BigQuery Reservations)
• Knowledge of on-premises to GCP migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platform, re-architect)
• Familiarity with secure data storage and processing in GCP (VPC Service Controls, CMEK, DLP, Cloud KMS)
• Experience in pre-sales engagements, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong analytical skills, self-organization, independence, communication, and proactiveness
• Excellent presentation skills