Data Solution Architect (GCP)

We are seeking a Data Solution Architect to join our team and drive the development of innovative data solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver impactful outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on migration strategies for data applications and oversee the end-to-end migration process
• Design and review detailed technical architectures, ensuring robust and scalable implementations
• Lead cloud engineering initiatives, serving as the primary technical contact for architects and engineers
• Enable multi-cloud adoption, analyze total cost of ownership (TCO), and develop compelling business cases for cloud transformation
• Partner with business stakeholders to define solution requirements and identify key use cases
• Assess existing application and IT service portfolios, and develop comprehensive migration, transformation, and automation roadmaps
• Support solution implementation from requirements gathering through to successful go-live
• Contribute to the creation of technology blueprints, white papers, and solution architecture artifacts
• Collaborate closely with GCP architecture and delivery teams to ensure successful data application migrations and project delivery
• Provide best-practice guidelines for infrastructure and application migration, including hybrid cloud solutions in regulated environments
• Guide clients through technical and organizational challenges, designing robust cloud strategies aligned with business objectives
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, and contribute thought leadership on GCP solutions

Requirements

• Strong technical background in GCP Data Engineering and modern cloud architectures
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to propose innovative, competitive technical solutions and secure client buy-in
• Proven experience delivering multi-cloud or GCP-based data solutions in an architect role
• Expertise in architecting, designing, and migrating workloads to Google Cloud Platform, preferably for Banking or Financial Services clients
• Google Cloud Professional Architect and/or Data Engineer certification
• Hands-on experience with GCP data products such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, and Cloud Composer
• Experience mentoring and collaborating with junior team members
• Strong analytical, consultative, and troubleshooting skills across diverse platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in business terms
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI, preferably Vertex AI

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment
• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth in a progressive industry
• Global scope, international projects
• Widespread training and development opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning solutions
• Competitive salary and various benefits
• Advanced wellbeing and CSR programs, recreation area

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.