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Description
A Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Architect is a professional responsible for designing and managing data infrastructure and data processing solutions on GCP. They work to ensure that data is properly stored, processed, analyzed, and made accessible in a secure and scalable manner. This role typically involves a deep understanding of cloud-based data services, data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and big data technologies. Key Responsibilities: Architecture Design: Design scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures on GCP, utilizing services such as Google BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, etc. Data Modeling : Define and implement data models to support business needs, including schema design, normalization/denormalization, and partitioning strategies. Data Integration: Develop and implement strategies for integrating diverse data sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability. Data Security: Implement security best practices for data storage and processing, including encryption, access control, and compliance with regulations. ETL Pipelines: Design and manage ETL workflows that transform raw data into structured, accessible formats for analysis and reporting. Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure that solutions meet business needs. Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance and cost of data systems on GCP. Technical Competencies Proficiency in GCP data services and cloud architecture best practices. Strong knowledge of SQL and data modeling techniques. Experience with data engineering practices such as ETL, batch processing, and real-time data streaming. Familiarity with big data tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop). Experience in cloud security practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) Qualifications: Must Have : Bachelors or masters degree in data engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 12+ years of experience, with 5+ years in GCP-based data solutions. Nice to Have/Preferred : Google Cloud Platform certifications. Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud data strategies. We also offer: Group Health Insurance covering family of 4 Term Insurance and Accident Insurance Paid Holidays & Earned Leaves Paid Parental Leave Learning & Career Development Employee Wellness
