Data Architect - GCP / BigQuery (Remote)

About the role

BairesDev is hiring a Data Architect focused on GCP and BigQuery for a fully remote position. You will design the data architecture behind an AI-driven mainframe modernization practice, building BigQuery data pipelines and analytics solutions that support legacy COBOL systems being regenerated in Java, Go or .NET on GCP. The role sits in a client-facing consulting environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build data architecture on GCP, including BigQuery and analytics pipelines.
• Support application modernization by architecting data flows for re-platformed systems.
• Define data pipelines and analytics build-outs that scale with modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and distributed engineering teams in a fully GCP-based environment.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture with GCP.
• Strong expertise in data architecture on GCP, including BigQuery, data pipelines and analytics build-outs.
• Experience re-architecting legacy or mainframe-class systems into Java, Go or .NET.
• Consulting or professional services background with project-based, client-facing delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Nice to have: mainframe or COBOL familiarity, DORA metrics experience, QA discipline and practices.

Required skills

• GCP and BigQuery
• Data pipelines and analytics build-outs
• AI engineering practices such as harness engineering or spec-driven design
• Test-driven design
• Requirements gathering

What we offer

• 100% remote work from anywhere.
• Compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.
• Hardware and software setup provided for working from home.
• Flexible hours and paid parental leave, vacations and national holidays.
• Mentorship, promotions and skill development in a multicultural global team.