Google Cloud Data Architect — Modern Data Platforms & AI

Slalom; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Well-being expense reimbursement

Job summary

Slalom is hiring a Data Architect for its Google COE in the DC area. You will design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms on Google Cloud, integrating BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, and Looker. You’ll lead architecture sessions, drive governance, and accelerate AI-ready data foundations across client engagements.

You will work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with Slalom teams and clients to shape innovative cloud data solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise data platforms on Google Cloud.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data architectures.
• Experience migrating data estates and enabling governed analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms on Google Cloud.
• Lead architecture sessions with Slalom and client teams.
• Communicate trade-offs, risks, and implementation plans clearly.
• Support pre-sales activities and delivery planning where needed.

Skills

GCP data architecture

Enterprise data platform design

Governance & data quality

Python/Java/SQL

Cloud-native analytics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BigQuery

Dataplex

Dataflow

Dataproc

Pub/Sub

Looker/Looker Studio

Cloud Composer

Cloud Storage

Job description

Slalom is hiring a Data Architect for its Google COE in the DC area. You will design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms on Google Cloud, integrating BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, and Looker. You’ll lead architecture sessions, drive governance, and accelerate AI-ready data foundations across client engagements.

You will work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with Slalom teams and clients to shape innovative cloud data solutions.