Senior Google Cloud Architect

At Datatonic, we are Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, driving transformation for world-class businesses. We push the boundaries of technology with expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud Platform. By partnering with us, clients future-proof their operations, unlock actionable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving world.

As our first (Canada-based) Google Cloud Architect, you will shape the architecture for key projects. You'll be engaging with our customers and prospects to provide pre & post sales architectural advice and thought leadership for machine learning, analytics, and data migration projects. In addition to that, you will be helping us to refine the architectural side of our next-generation machine learning products and helping build the Architecture Practice with standards and best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in cloud technologies who would like to work as part of a team of experts in the fields of AI and data, as a subject matter expert in solution/cloud architecture. The role is customer-facing, working closely with business and technical influencers, and will require a background in Computer Science.

Successful candidates will bring a few years' experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud or AWS. Ideally, you'll have served as an SME in designing and migrating applications to live in the cloud, working with complex cloud deployments, and being adept at the design and implementation of complex platforms.

What You'll Do

• Innovative Technology Work: Utilise cutting-edge, scalable cloud and data processing technologies to develop advanced solutions for customers.

• Project Delivery: Contribute to the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Data and AI projects.

• Technical Thought Leadership: Introduce innovative ideas and approaches to enhance Datatonic's capabilities and methodologies.

• Sales Support: Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during client engagements and help scope solutions for challenging requirements.

• Solution Development: Partner with GTM teams to create and refine new market-ready solutions with a focus on technical leadership and governance.

• Customer Engagement: Conduct architecture reviews for key clients, delivering actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Technical Best Practices: Define and embed best practices into project delivery, ensuring quality and consistency across initiatives.

• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to Datatonic's internal knowledge base, including technical collateral and thought leadership materials.

• Agile Collaboration: Work in a dynamic, agile environment alongside data scientists, machine learning experts, data analysts, and data engineers.

• Tech Partner Collaboration: Collaborate closely with partners such as Google to leverage their technologies effectively.

• Mentorship and Leadership: Guide team members, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
  

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

• Proven Expertise: Hands-on experience in designing and implementing large-scale big data cloud architectures.

• End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage projects from conception to completion, employing creative and practical solutions.

• Technical Prowess: Strong analytical skills with a focus on innovation and technical excellence.

• Effective Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to deliver authoritative presentations and proposals.

• Stakeholder Management: Skills in developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders at various organisational levels.

• Pre-Sales Experience: Extensive experience in technical pre-sales, with the ability to champion and promote innovative, disruptive proposals.

• Holistic Cloud Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end production-grade cloud technologies, covering areas such as data, security, and networking.

• Container Technology Experience: Proficiency in working with container technologies and leveraging them effectively in projects.

• Programming Proficiency: Multiple years of experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, and SQL, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance code.

• Solution Delivery: Demonstrated experience in delivering scalable, robust, and high-performing solutions to meet business needs.

• Certifications: Google Cloud Architect certification.

• ETL and Data Pipeline Expertise: Experience with ETL tools and/or batch/streaming data pipelines such as Dataflow, Pub/Sub.

• Cloud Platform: Experience with Google Cloud technologies such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Scheduler, Workflow and Cloud Composer

• Platform Governance: Experience with Google Cloud Governance technologies such as Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, IAM, Key Management Service and Artifact Registry.

• Other Cloud Platforms: Experience/certifications for other cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Data Architecture: Proven ability in designing and building data lake and data warehouse solutions with technologies like BigQuery, Azure Synapse, Redshift, Oracle, Teradata, etc.

• Analytics Tools: Experience creating analytical products using tools such as Looker, Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI, or Qlik.

• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum.

• Data Science Knowledge: Basic understanding of topics like machine learning, data mining, statistics, and data visualisation, with some practical experience preferred.

• Open-Source Contributions: History of contributions to open-source projects, showcasing collaboration and innovation.

We believe in empowering our team to thrive, with benefits including:

• 20 days of paid vacation per calendar year

• Public Holidays for your Province of Residence

• 5 Wellness days (sickness, personal time, mental health)

• 5 Lifestyle days (religious events, volunteer day, sick day)

• Matching Group Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months

• Competitive Group Insurance plan on Day 1 - individual premium paid 100%

• Virtual Medicine and Family Assistance Program - 100% employer-paid

• Home office budget - We are 100% remote

  • CAD $70/month for internet/phone expenses

  • CAD $1,500 every 3 years for tech accessories and office equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk, etc.) starting on Day 1

  • Company-supplied MacBook Pro or Air

• CAD $400/year for books, relevant app subscriptions or an e-reader.

• Opportunities for paid certifications

• Opportunities for professional and personal learning through Udemy Business

Regular company off-sites and meetups

Datatonic is a UK-based company with an Americas division located in Canada. The Canadian team operates remotely, with members distributed across North and South America. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

Join us to work alongside AI enthusiasts and data experts who are shaping tomorrow. At Datatonic, innovation isn't just encouraged - it's embedded in everything we do. If you're ready to inspire change and deliver value at the forefront of data and AI, we'd love to hear from you

Salary: CAD 150,000$ - CAD 180,000$

Are you ready to make an impact?

Apply now and take your career to the next level.