Senior GCP Architect

Job Description: Senior GCP Architect

HGS is a global provider of technology, AI, and business services that helps organizations transform with confidence. At HGS, we combine technology, AI, and human expertise to deliver Intelligent Experiences that drive growth and transformation. Our strong foundation in CX enables us to create impactful solutions across industries. Through our Realized AI approach, we deliver practical innovation with measurable outcomes. Part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, HGS takes a globally local” approach with 17,000+ employees across 10 countries and 23 delivery centers.”

Position Summary:

As a Senior Architect, you are the primary technical architect and strategic advisor for our most complex Google Cloud data engagements. You will own the high-level design of the data ecosystem, lead large-scale digital transformations, and ensure that technical solutions translate into tangible business ROI. This role requires a balance of architectural mastery, commercial awareness, and technical mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture: Design end-to-end data ecosystems using Data Mesh or Medallion patterns.
• Technical Authority: Hands on knowledge in BigQuery and Dataflow/Dataproc ETL design and automation using workflows or Airflow, Should be able to efficiently do RCA using logging and monitoring tools.
• Performance & Cost Governance: Conduct deep-dive audits of BigQuery usage.
• FinOps Strategy: Own the BigQuery Reservation strategy and optimize multi-million dollar cloud budgets.
• Governance Frameworks: Architect organization-wide standards for Dataplex, security, and PII compliance.
• Platform Security: Establish advanced security perimeters using VPC Service Controls and CMEK.
• Team Leadership: Mentor Senior Engineers and define the technical standard for the entire practice. Participate in design discussions, code review, production deployment planning/cutover, data discovery sessions
• Modernization Lead: Drive large-scale migrations from legacy on-prem systems to GCP Native solutions. Experience with third party data ingestion to GCP BQ/GCS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;

Experience and Requirements:

• Experience: 12+ years in Data Engineering, with 5+ years of specialized experience in Google Cloud.
• Expertise: Deep, internal-level knowledge of BigQuery, BigLake, Dataflow, Dataproc, GCS, Data transfer services, Pubsub, cloud DLP.
• AI/ML: Familiarity with operationalizing ML models via BigQuery ML and Vertex AI Pipelines (optional).
• Ecosystem: Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and proficiency in Terraform/Cloudbuild/docker, CI/CD pipelines.
• Certification: Professional Data Engineer (GCP) is mandatory.
• Tools: Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines building for automated code deployments.

Why choose us?
As an equal opportunity employer, HGS is dedicated to diversity, inclusivity and Equity. HGS does not discriminate on the basis of the race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability, or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. We believe in the power of diversity to create an environment where every individual excels, and our diverse customer and colleague base is deeply understood.

Plus, working with HGS comes with benefits like:

• Competitive renumeration
• Excellent Benefits including – Shift allowance, Health, Accidental and Life coverage.
• Excellent performance based annual increments.
• Fast paced growth opportunities
• International work experience
• Opportunity to participate in various sports and CSR activities.