Data Architect (Spanner Migration), Contract New

66degrees; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

66degrees seeks a Data Architect to guide customers on Google Cloud migrations, translating business needs into scalable, cost-effective database solutions and a practical Spanner migration strategy. You will design architecture on Google Cloud, manage migration of database objects, data, and users, and collaborate with client teams to deliver robust, high-performance cloud data platforms.

This contract role requires 5+ years of database experience and 2+ years in Google Cloud, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5 years of overall database management and IT experience.
• 2+ years of Google Cloud experience.
• Proven experience migrating and/or implementing cloud-native databases like Spanner.
• Proven experience in migrating databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) to Cloud SQL.
• Advanced SQL skills; ability to write, tune, and interpret SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Guide client and delivery teams toward an effective architectural pattern on Google Cloud.
• Design solution architecture on Google Cloud for migration to Spanner and related components.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable database solutions.
• Perform migration activities including DDL translation, data transfers, and security setup.
• Engage with customer teams to provide education, architectural recommendations, and technology reviews.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Cloud data migration

Spanner migrations

Google Cloud architecture

Performance tuning

CockroachDB

Education

Google Cloud Certifications

Tools

Google Cloud

Cloud SQL

Job description

Data Architect (Spanner Migration), Contract

United States

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

As a Data Architect with 66degrees, you are responsible for assisting customers in their journey to Google Cloud through the design and implementation of a migration strategy. The Data Architect should be comfortable translating business and technical requirements into scalable and cost-effective database solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, guide, and influence the client and teams towards an effective architectural pattern and becoming an interface between business leadership, technology leadership and the delivery teams.
• Designing of solution architecture on Google Cloud
• Design a migration path that accounts for the conversion of :
• Database objects
• Data
• Orchestration
• Users and Security
• Perform migration activities including:
• Translation of DDL, Stored Procedures, and Queries
• Executing data transfers using native Google Cloud and 3rd party tools
• Setup and configuration of relative Google Cloud components
• Engage with customer teams as a Google Cloud expert to provide:
• Education Workshops
• Architectural Recommendations
• Technology reviews and recommendations

Qualifications

• 5 years of overall database management and IT experience.
• 2+ years of Google Cloud experience
• Proven experience in migrating and or implementing cloud native databases like Spanner
• Proven experience in performing performance testing and applying remediations to address performance issues.
• Proven experience in migration databases like mySQL, Postgres, and Oracle to Cloud SQL
• Experience in defining the technical architecture on Google Cloud
• Experience with CockroachDB is a nice to have
• Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to write, tune, and interpret SQL queries; tool specific experience in the database platforms listed above is ideal.
• Google Cloud Professional Architect and or Data Engineer Certification is preferred

Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.