Senior GCP Data Architect - Remote Data Platform Leader

Slalom; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 145,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Data Architect to lead the design and modernization of enterprise-scale data platforms in a remote, project-based contract through year-end with possible extension. You will shape architecture strategy and partner with engineering and business teams to enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and cloud transformations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in data architecture and deep GCP expertise, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, and data

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Architecture or Enterprise Data Platform design.
• Extensive experience building cloud data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Airflow (Composer).
• Experience with Spark and Kafka data processing.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, integration, quality, and governance.
• Experience delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, cloud-native data solutions in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end cloud-based data solutions on GCP.
• Define modernization roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Design scalable data platforms and data models for analytics and AI/ML.
• Establish architecture standards, governance practices, and reusable patterns.
• Lead design of batch, streaming, and real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee strategic data initiatives.
• Drive adoption of modern architectures including Data Mesh and Data Products.

Skills

Data Architecture

GCP Data Engineering

BigQuery

Data Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Dataflow

Dataproc

Pub/Sub

Cloud Storage

Composer (Airflow)

Databricks

Job description

Slalom is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Data Architect to lead the design and modernization of enterprise-scale data platforms in a remote, project-based contract through year-end with possible extension. You will shape architecture strategy and partner with engineering and business teams to enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and cloud transformations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in data architecture and deep GCP expertise, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, and data