Job ID: JOB_ID_8312
Role Overview
As a GCP Data Platform Architect, you will be responsible for the strategic design, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale data solutions on Google Cloud. You will serve as the technical lead for migrating and managing high-stakes financial data, ensuring that the architecture is not only high-performing and cost-effective but also meets the stringent security and compliance mandates of American Express.
Key Responsibilities
- BigQuery Architecture & Optimization: Lead the design of complex BigQuery environments, including partitioning, clustering, and materialized views to ensure low-latency query performance and cost efficiency.
- Data Governance & Dataplex: Architect and implement a unified data management layer using Google Dataplex. Define data discovery, metadata management, and data quality rules across the data lake and warehouse.
- Security & Compliance: Design “Secure-by-Design” architectures. Implement VPC Service Controls (VPC-SC), Identity and Access Management (IAM) at scale, and Row/Column-level security. Ensure all data handling complies with SOX, PCI-DSS, and internal Amex risk frameworks.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Partner with DevOps teams to automate the provisioning of data resources using Terraform, ensuring consistent environments across Dev, Test, and Prod.
- Strategy & Leadership: Define the “Point of Arrival” (POA) for modern data stacks, moving from legacy on-prem systems to a GCP-native Lakehouse architecture.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Business Intelligence units and Cloud Engineering to translate complex financial requirements into technical blueprints.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Required Core Skills:
- GCP Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with the Google Cloud data stack: BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, Cloud Composer (Airflow), and GCS.
- Data Governance: Proven track record of implementing Google Dataplex for data cataloging, lineage, and centralized governance.
- Security Mastery: Advanced knowledge of Cloud IAM, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) API, and VPC Service Controls.
- Optimization: Expert-level SQL and experience in BigQuery slot management and reservation models.
Special Requirements
Visa: No OPT, CPT, H1T, GC. Screening: Need PP number. Interview Mode: Not Specified. Domain: Financial Data.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $70 – $80 per year
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Email: arunselvan758@gmail.com
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