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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GCP Data Architect - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Hanover, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Data Ingestion, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75299179-gcp-data-architect ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data architecture and analytics solutions. * Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform, including BigQuery, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery APIs. * Advanced Python development experience focused on data engineering, automation, and data quality frameworks. * Experience architecting large-scale data platforms supporting transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operational environments. * Proven ability to design high-performance data models, optimize cloud data storage, and support real-time and batch analytics workloads. * Experience defining data governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards across cloud-based data ecosystems. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. These will help you stand out * Experience supporting transportation management, fleet operations, warehouse management, or supply chain analytics platforms. * Knowledge of logistics KPIs, route optimization methodologies, shipment tracking solutions, and operational forecasting. * Experience working with telematics, IoT, or real-time streaming data sources. * Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, observability, and incident management practices. * Experience evaluating and implementing emerging cloud data technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. ## Description As a GCP Data Architect, you will make an impact by designing and optimizing scalable cloud-based data architectures that enable advanced analytics, operational visibility, and data-driven decision-making across transportation and logistics operations. You will be a valued member of the Data & Analytics team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, supply chain leaders, data engineers, and cross-functional technology teams., * Design and deliver end-to-end data architecture solutions leveraging BigQuery, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, and Python to support large-scale transportation and logistics analytics. * Develop scalable data models and high-performance query strategies that enable shipment tracking, route optimization, operational reporting, and forecasting. * Build and optimize data ingestion frameworks using Python and BigQuery APIs, integrating data from enterprise systems, telematics platforms, and third-party logistics partners. * Establish data governance, security, quality, and performance standards while ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and compliant cloud data operations. * Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate complex logistics requirements into scalable architecture solutions that improve operational efficiency and delivery performance. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Parsippany, NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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