Future Connections

Principal Data Solutions Architect

Future Connections

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Spain

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ApacheBigQueryCloudDistributed SystemsSparkTerraformVault

About the role

  • Shape the future of data at enterprise scale: Define and own the architecture vision across domains, platforms, and programs on Google Cloud.
  • Design next-generation data platforms: Lead multi-project, multi-region initiatives using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, and Composer.
  • Innovate with modern architectures: Build lakehouse, data mesh, and hybrid architectures that balance governance, scalability, and domain autonomy.
  • Set the standards for excellence: Establish reference architectures, best practices, and design patterns for batch, streaming, and real-time analytics.
  • Drive strategic decisions: Lead architectural choices for high-volume, mission-critical workloads and ensure platforms are secure, compliant, and cost-efficient.
  • Enable AI/ML at scale: Define the data foundations and integrations that power Vertex AI and advanced ML pipelines.
  • Modernize and transform: Guide the migration of legacy platforms to Google Cloud, optimizing performance and cost.
  • Lead, mentor, and influence: Provide technical leadership across architecture boards and teams, elevate engineering maturity, and translate business goals into actionable data strategies.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (8+ years) in data architecture and cloud-native platforms.
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in Google Cloud data ecosystem, including: BigQuery (performance tuning, cost control, advanced modeling), Dataflow / Apache Beam, Pub/Sub and event-driven architectures, Dataproc / Spark, Cloud Storage, Cloud Composer / workflow orchestration.
  • Proven track record designing enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, or lakehouse platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of streaming architectures, real-time processing, and distributed systems.
  • Advanced data modeling skills (dimensional, Data Vault, domain-driven, or hybrid approaches).
  • Experience in data governance and security, including regulated or complex environments.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and platform automation, such as Terraform and CI/CD for data platforms.
  • Demonstrated leadership: ability to align architecture across teams and influence technical direction at scale.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and executives.
  • Experience working in large, distributed, or multi-vendor environments.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible Compensation Plan as an enterprise benefit
  • Annual training budget to help you stay technologically up to date and grow professionally.
  • Time flexibility: our life is not just a working day; we give you flexibility both in entry and exit.
  • Reduced working day on Fridays and Summer (July and August).
  • Cutting-edge projects in both national and international environments, making your growth global.
  • Commitment to a flexible working model: hybrid, remote or office-based, you can choose what best suits your personal and professional needs (within Spain).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data architecturecloud-native platformsBigQueryDataflowPub/SubDataprocCloud StorageCloud Composerdata modelinginfrastructure-as-code
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringinfluencingstrategic decision-makingcollaborationtechnical leadershipstakeholder engagementteam alignmentengineering maturity