GCP Data Practice Architect

TEKsystems - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The GCP Cloud Data & AI Practice Architect at TEKsystems is responsible for developing and architecting data and AI solutions utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. This role requires a strong background in machine learning, advanced analytics, data engineering, and data governance, with a focus on delivering results in software and technology consulting. The architect will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful implementation and migration of applications to the GCP platform, while also providing hands-on training and support.

Responsibilities

• Technical liaising between customers, development & support teams for Data & AI
• Hands-on experience in building proof of concepts (POCs) to actively demonstrate GCP Data and AI stack across several enterprise customers
• Architect and implement hands Distributed ML, High Volume Data into Google Cloud
• Participating in architectural discussions to build confidence and ensure customer success when building new and migrating existing applications, software, and services on the GCP platform
• Conducting deep-dive 'hands-on' education/training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering, or already using GCP
• Support Sales and Pre-Sales to convert opportunity to revenue through thought leadership
• Drive consensus across cross-functional teams to deliver Google Cloud Data & AI engagements

Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven experience in designing and delivering Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data engineering, AI Architecture, MLOPS
• Strong programming experience in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, Python, Scala)
• Must possess Active GCP Professional Certifications
• Experience in architecting System Design for large Data & AI Modernization
• At least 1 year of experience in Generative AI using any Hyperscalers using techniques including RAG, Prompt engineering and fine-tuning a custom model from marketplace
• Excellent presentation skills - At least 2 years of experience in presentation skills, storyboarding, and influencing senior leadership towards decision
• At least 5 years of experience in a software/technology customer-facing role
• Degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Math
• Minimum 10+ years of total IT experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in implementing big data and Lakehouse solutions using Databricks
• Experience in implementing Kubernetes, Dockers, DevOps principles
• Deep understanding of other cloud architectures including Azure, AWS cloud, IBM Bluemix and differentiating factors between the components

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Commissions
• Profit sharing