Align Group - Data Architect - Google Cloud Platform (5-10 yrs)

Job Title : Data Architect (GCP Focus)

Experience Required : 5-10 years

Location : Remote (No location constraints)

Compensation : 1.5 to 2.5 Lakhs per month

Working Hours : Flexibility to work in European and US/Canada time zones

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team on an immediate basis. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of GCP services, data architecture best practices, and hands-on experience with the latest cloud-based data tools and technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions in GCP to support our data-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- GCP Expertise : Demonstrate proven experience as a Data Architect with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- GCP Services Proficiency : Utilize extensive knowledge of core GCP services, including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, to architect efficient and robust data solutions.

- Data Modeling and Warehousing : Design and manage data models and data warehousing solutions that align with business needs, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and transformation.

- ETL Development : Oversee the design and implementation of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to streamline data flow across multiple sources, supporting seamless data integration.

- Data Governance and DLP : Implement data cataloging, classification, and labeling strategies for data management, and apply GCPs Data Loss Prevention (DLP) services to ensure sensitive data is protected and regulatory compliance is met.

- Security and Compliance : Apply knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance to build secure and compliant data architectures, ensuring that data privacy and integrity are maintained.

- Infrastructure as Code : Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC), enabling the automated provisioning, scaling, and managing of GCP resources.

- Problem-Solving : Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Collaboration and Leadership : Exhibit strong leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications :

- 5 to 10 years of experience in data architecture or related roles, with a significant focus on GCP.

- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with GCP data services, ETL processes, data modeling, and warehousing.

- Proficiency in Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure.

- Familiarity with data governance practices, data security, and data privacy regulations.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work flexibly across time zones and collaborate within a global team.