Description

You will define and lead enterprise-wide data architecture strategies, assessments, and modernization roadmaps on Google Cloud Platform.

This role is remote.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise-wide data architecture assessments, analyzing current-state integration patterns, data flows, and cloud environments.
• Define target-state data architectures, principles, standards, and modernization strategies for scalability, performance, and security.
• Develop architecture blueprints, data flow diagrams, and reference architectures while identifying technical risks and remediation opportunities.
• Lead stakeholder workshops, technical walkthroughs, and architecture reviews to translate findings into actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Provide architecture guidance for AI, advanced analytics, and enterprise data modernization initiatives to senior leadership.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of overall IT/data architecture experience with strong expertise in Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, or Azure Synapse.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT technologies, data integration frameworks, and data governance, metadata management, and data quality.
• Experience with BI and analytics platforms including Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Ability to create detailed architecture artifacts, technical diagrams, and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Preferred Skills

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification or similar cloud architecture certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise data modernization programs or working in insurance, financial services, healthcare, or travel.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree