Solutions Architect

Revolution Technologies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a GCP Data Solution Architect for a 6-month contract-to-hire role in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in data architecture with a focus on Google Cloud Platform. Key responsibilities include owning the data architecture, enforcing best practices, and guiding teams. The position offers hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering roles with GCP focus.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling including logical and dimensional modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for designing scalable ELT workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end data platform architecture on GCP.
• Define data engineering best practices and enforce governance.
• Guide teams on performance optimization and data quality.

Skills

Data Architecture

Solution Architecture

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

Data Modeling

Streaming Architecture

Real-time Analytics

API-based Integrations

Tools

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Kafka

Dataflow

Looker

Cloud Composer

Job description

Rev Up Your Career as a GCP Data Solution Architect!

This is a 6-month contract to hire position.

Summary

Revolution Technologies is hiring a Solutions Architect for our leading distribution client! Launch your career to the next level in the technology industry with this top-rated employer! This is a 6-month contract to hire role.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite in Houston, TX.
• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Data Engineering roles, with primary focus on Google Cloud Platform
• Strong knowledge of data modeling (logical, physical, dimensional, semantic) and Medallion architecture

Job Description

• Own the end-to-end data platform architecture on GCP, including ingestion, storage, transformation, governance, and consumption layers.
• Define and enforce data engineering best practices, including medallion architecture, semantic layer design, and scalable data modeling standards.
• Lead architecture decisions across core GCP data services such as BigQuery, AlloyDB, Spanner, Bigtable, Dataflow, Datastream, and Dataplex.
• Identify, document, and drive remediation of technical debt while aligning current-state solutions to future-state architecture.
• Oversee data ingestion and integration patterns supporting batch, streaming, and near-real-time use cases.
• Guide teams on data quality, reliability, performance optimization, and cost-aware design.
• Ensure data platforms are built for scale, resilience, and long-term maintainability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and technical authority in cross-functional decision-making forums.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business and executive stakeholders.
• Influence architecture and platform adoption through collaboration and credibility rather than mandate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Data Engineering roles, with primary focus on Google Cloud Platform
• Deep expertise in GCP Data Platform, especially: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Kafka, Dataflow / Beam, Cloud Composer, Dataproc, Looker / LookML
• Deep understanding of data acquisition patterns like CDC, Realtime, Batch, Federated sharing and tools (GCP, Non-GCP) like DataStream, Pub/Sub, Kafka, Dataflow / Beam, Cloud Composer, Dataproc, FiveTran, Precisely, Qlik etc.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling (logical, physical, dimensional, semantic).
• Experience or knowledge of MLOps, model lifecycle management, model registry and governance, integration points with Data and Agentic AI.
• Experience with streaming architecture, real-time analytics, and event-driven designs.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and designing scalable ELT workflows.
• Experience with API-based integrations, microservices patterns, and REST/gRPC.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.

Why Revolution Technologies?

About the company

Revolution Technologies - Making a difference across the nation with premier consulting, staffing, and hiring services.

Revolution Technologies, founded in 1993, provides best-in-class services that make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and our talent. We provide strategic management consulting; ERP and EA consulting; staff augmentation, contract, and contingent staffing; contract-to-permanent and permanent placement; as well as payrolling, recruitment process outsourcing, and human resources advisement services.

Let’s talk about benefits

Revolution Technologies is proud to offer some of the best rates in the market. Revolution is also pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, access to a health savings account, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, 401k, life insurance, supplemental insurance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revolution Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.