GCP Data Architect

Capco; Kolkata Metropolitan Area; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Capco is seeking an experienced GCP Lead to steer cloud data architecture and delivery on Google Cloud Platform. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable data pipelines using BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and ETL frameworks, while guiding engineering, product, and business teams.

A strong mentor, you will promote best practices and data-driven decision making. The role emphasizes leadership in fast-paced environments, collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring successful enterprise solutions

Qualifications

• 10-12 years in IT/cloud consulting or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years hands-on with GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• GCP certifications preferred; strong communication for executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GCP data platform implementations using BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and ETL pipelines.
• Architect and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and analytics workflows.
• Collaborate with product, data scientists, and executives to gather requirements and define roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers on GCP services and enforce security, cost, and scalability best practices.
• Triage production issues, perform performance tuning, and support hybrid/multi-cloud integrations.
• Drive migrations from on-premise/other clouds to GCP with minimal downtime.

Skills

GCP expertise

Leadership

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

BigQuery

Pub/Sub

Dataflow

ETL frameworks

Composer

Cloud Build

IAM

Job description

About Us

“Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consulting firm. Awarded with Consultancy of the year in the British Bank Award and has been ranked Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022 by Avtar & Seramount. With our presence across 32 cities across globe, we support 100+ clients across banking, financial and Energy sectors. We are recognized for our deep transformation execution and delivery.

WHY JOIN CAPCO?

You will work on engaging projects with the largest international and local banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and other key players in the industry. The projects that will transform the financial services industry.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Innovative thinking, delivery excellence and thought leadership to help our clients transform their business. Together with our clients and industry partners, we deliver disruptive work that is changing energy and financial services.

#BEYOURSELFATWORK

Capco has a tolerant, open culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and creativity.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

With no forced hierarchy at Capco, everyone has the opportunity to grow as we grow, taking their career into their own hands.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe that diversity of people and perspective gives us a competitive advantage.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary In this role, you will:

About Us

“Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consulting firm. Awarded with Consultancy of the year in the British Bank Award and has been ranked Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022 by Avtar & Seramount. With our presence across 32 cities across globe, we support 100+ clients across banking, financial and Energy sectors. We are recognized for our deep transformation execution and delivery.

WHY JOIN CAPCO?

You will work on engaging projects with the largest international and local banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and other key players in the industry. The projects that will transform the financial services industry.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Innovative thinking, delivery excellence and thought leadership to help our clients transform their business. Together with our clients and industry partners, we deliver disruptive work that is changing energy and financial services.

#BEYOURSELFATWORK

Capco has a tolerant, open culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and creativity.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

With no forced hierarchy at Capco, everyone has the opportunity to grow as we grow, taking their career into their own hands.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe that diversity of people and perspective gives us a competitive advantage.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary In this role, you will:

About the Role We are seeking an experienced GCP Lead to spearhead cloud data architecture and delivery on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this leadership role, you will design, implement, and optimize scalable data pipelines using BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and ETL frameworks, while driving stakeholder alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams on GCP best practices and ensuring seamless data-driven solutions for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GCP data platform implementations, focusing on BigQuery for analytics, Pub/Sub for real-time messaging, and ETL pipelines using Dataflow, Composer, or custom tools.
• Architect and optimize high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and querying workflows to support business intelligence and ML workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including product owners, data scientists, and executives to gather requirements, define roadmaps, and deliver value through clear communication and presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers on GCP services, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices for security, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production environments, perform performance tuning, and integrate with hybrid/multi-cloud setups.
• Drive migration projects from on-premise or other clouds (e.g., AWS/Cloudera) to GCP, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• 10-12 years of total experience in IT/cloud consulting, with at least 5+ years hands-on with GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow/ETL).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record leading GCP projects with measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced ETL latency by 40% or scaled Pub/Sub to millions of events/sec).
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder management, including executive presentations and agile ceremonies.
• GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect) preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dataproc, Vertex AI, or integration with tools like Snowflake/Databricks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Cloud Build), IAM, and monitoring (Cloud Monitoring/Logging).
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance (GDPR), and cost management in GCP.