We are seeking a highly experienced GCP 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 GCP data services.

Key Responsibilities :

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy :

- Define and implement enterprise-wide GCP 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 GCP.

- Evaluate and recommend emerging GCP services and data technologies.

BigQuery Architecture & Optimization :

- Architect 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 Architecture :

- Architect enterprise data governance frameworks using Dataplex : Lakes, zones, and assets design

- Data classification and tagging strategies

- Metadata management and lineage

- Policy enforcement models

- Design 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 & Compliance :

- Architect 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