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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google (GCP) Data Architecture Lead - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,500.0 - $338,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Security, Data Systems, Machine Learning, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Data Management, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7400A0758460443197DDD71C5EA4AE98/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum 12 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Cloud Data Platform modernization. * Minimum 12 years of experience designing and executing enterprise-scale data migration and transformation programs. * Minimum 12 years of experience building secure, scalable, and high-performance data architectures. * Minimum 12 years of experience working with modern data platforms and cloud-based data ecosystems. * Deep expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services, including: * BigQuery * Cloud Spanner * Dataplex * Strong understanding of: * Enterprise data modeling * Data governance and stewardship frameworks * Metadata management * Ontology design and instantiation * Data security and regulatory compliance * Proven ability to lead architecture decisions for complex enterprise data environments and modernization initiatives. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience), * Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Certification. * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification. * Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions on GCP. * Experience establishing enterprise-wide data governance and data quality programs. * Consulting or advisory experience leading cloud transformation initiatives across large organizations. ## Description We are seeking an experienced GCP Data Architecture Lead to drive large-scale cloud data transformation initiatives and architect modern, enterprise-grade data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will lead the design and execution of complex data modernization programs, including enterprise data migrations, cloud-native data architectures, governance frameworks, and scalable analytics solutions., * Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Architect and deliver large-scale data migration and modernization programs from legacy platforms to cloud-native environments. * Design secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions leveraging GCP services and industry best practices. * Develop enterprise data models, metadata frameworks, and governance standards to improve data quality, accessibility, and compliance. * Implement and manage modern GCP data platform capabilities, including data ingestion, processing, storage, governance, and analytics. * Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define data strategies, roadmaps, and target-state architectures. * Establish architectural standards, reference patterns, and best practices for enterprise data platforms. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout solution design and implementation. * Support advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning initiatives through robust data architecture and governance practices. 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