We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GCP Data Architect to join our team.Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Architect would be responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for enterprise-level clients using GCP. The role involves understanding clients’ business requirements and translating them into technical solutions that meet their needs.The GCP Data Architect should have a strong understanding of cloud architecture, including compute, networking, storage, security, and automation. They should also have a deep understanding of GCP services, such as App Engine, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Pub/Sub and tools such as Dataform, Composer, Looker and PowerBI.
Key Responsibilities
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- Leading technical discussions with clients to understand their business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud-based solutions. 
 - Creating technical specifications and architecture documents for GCP-based solutions. 
 - Designing and implementing cloud solutions using GCP services. 
 - Advising clients on best practices for cloud architecture, security, and governance. 
 - Troubleshooting and resolving issues with cloud-based solutions. 
 - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, product, engineering, and support, to ensure successful project delivery. 
 - Staying up to date with the latest developments in cloud technologies and GCP services. 
 
Qualifications and Certifications
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- Education:
 - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 
 
- Experience:
 - Minimum 10 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions using GCP. 
 - Experience in architecting and designing solutions in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Modernization, Data Management and Analytics, Application Modernization, or DevOps. 
 - Strong understanding of cloud architecture, including compute, networking, storage, security, and automation. 
 - Proven experience designing and implementing data workflows using GCP services like BigQuery, Dataform, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer. 
 - Experience with cloud automation tool such as Terraform. 
 - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. 
 
- Certifications:
 - Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification preferred. 
 
Key Skills
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- Mandatory Skills:
 - Advanced proficiency in Python for data pipelines and automation. 
 - Strong SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analyzing large datasets. 
 - Strong hands-on experience with GCP services, including Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Dataform, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE),
 - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github or Bitbucket. 
 - Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or Google Cloud Deployment Manager for infrastructure automation. 
 - Experience in using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. 
 - Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or Cloud Composer
 - Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
 
- Nice-to-Have Skills:
 - Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. 
 - Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker, Tableau). 
 - Understanding of machine learning workflows and their integration with data pipelines. 
 
Soft Skills
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- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. 
 - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
 - Proactive attitude towards innovation and learning. 
 
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Location:
Bengaluru
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent