Google Cloud Platform Architect

Duration: Contract

Job Description :

Seeking a highly experienced Google Cloud Platform Data Platform Architect to lead the strategy, architecture, and governance of enterprise-scale data platforms on Google Cloud. This role will define the target-state architecture for analytics, data governance, and lakehouse environments leveraging BigQuery, Dataplex, and broader Google Cloud Platform data services.Define and implement enterprise-wide Google Cloud Platform data platform architecture centered on BigQuery and Dataplex.Establish reference architectures, best practices, and governance standards.Design scalable lakehouse and modern data warehouse architectures.Lead cloud modernization and migration strategies to Google Cloud Platform.Evaluate and recommend emerging Google Cloud Platform services and data technologies.BigQuery Architecture & OptimizationArchitect high-performance, enterprise-scale BigQuery environments.Define partitioning, clustering, storage, and workload management strategies.Implement multi-project, multi-region data architectures.Establish cost governance models and query optimization standards.Design disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks.Dataplex & Data Governance ArchitectureArchitect enterprise data governance frameworks using Dataplex:Lakes, zones, and assets designData classification and tagging strategiesMetadata management and lineagePolicy enforcement modelsDesign fine-grained access controls (row-level, column-level security).Integrate governance with IAM, DLP, and enterprise compliance requirements.Define data quality and stewardship frameworks.Security & ComplianceArchitect secure-by-design data platforms aligned with zero-trust principles.Implement IAM architecture across projects, folders, and organizations.Define encryption, audit logging, monitoring, and regulatory compliance controls.Partner with security and risk teams to ensure policy adherence Google Cloud Platform data platform architecture centered on BigQuery and Dataplex.DatbricksScala