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Data Architect (Spanner Migration), Contract

Posted 8 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Designs and implements Google Cloud database migration strategies, including architecture, data models, database objects, pipelines, orchestration, security, and data transfers. Advises customers on Cloud Spanner and Cloud SQL implementations, translates SQL and stored procedures, configures Google Cloud components, performs performance testing, resolves performance issues, and delivers technical workshops and architectural recommendations.
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Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

As a Data Architect with 66degrees, you are responsible for assisting customers in their journey to Google Cloud through the design and implementation of a migration strategy. The Data Architect should be comfortable translating business and technical requirements into scalable and cost-effective database solutions. 

Responsibilities
  • Facilitate, guide, and influence the client and teams towards an effective architectural pattern and becoming an interface between business leadership, technology leadership and the delivery teams.
  • Designing of solution architecture on Google Cloud
  • Design a migration path that accounts for the conversion of :
    • Database objects
    • Data
    • Data Pipelines
    • Orchestration
    • Users and Security
  • Perform migration activities including:
    • Translation of DDL, Stored Procedures, and Queries
    • Executing data transfers using native Google Cloud and 3rd party tools
    • Setup and configuration of relative Google Cloud components
  • Engage with customer teams as a Google Cloud expert to provide:
    • Education Workshops
    • Architectural Recommendations
    • Technology reviews and recommendations
Qualifications
  • 5 years of overall database management and IT experience.
  • 2+ years of Google Cloud experience
  • Proven experience in migrating and or implementing cloud native databases like Spanner
  • Proven experience in performing performance testing and applying remediations to address performance issues.
  • Proven experience in migration databases like mySQL, Postgres, and Oracle to Cloud SQL
  • Experience in defining the technical architecture on Google Cloud
  • Experience in designing data models in Spanner
  • Experience with CockroachDB is a nice to have
  • Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to write, tune, and interpret SQL queries; tool specific experience in the database platforms listed above is ideal.
  • Google Cloud Professional Architect and or Data Engineer Certification is preferred

Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.

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