GCP Cloud Architect/Engineer

Overview:

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid 4-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: Backfill

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and implement scalable data pipelines using GCP native services

Collaborate with business stakeholders and data science teams to gather requirements and define solution designs

Design data integration patterns that align with enterprise architecture and governance standards

Work with technical, security, and governance teams to obtain approvals for solution designs and integrations

Develop and optimize data processing solutions using BigQuery and Dataflow

Build and maintain cloud-native services using Cloud Run and Cloud Functions

Design and implement event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub

Develop data storage solutions leveraging Cloud Storage and Firestore

Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform

Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data platform performance and reliability

Create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation standards

Support cloud migration, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale data solutions

Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Advanced experience with BigQuery including data modeling, optimization, performance tuning, and best practices

Experience building data processing pipelines using Dataflow with Python

Strong SQL development skills

Strong Python development experience

Experience developing solutions using Cloud Run and/or Cloud Functions

Experience working with Pub/Sub for event-driven architectures and data integration

Experience with Cloud Storage and Firestore

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance requirements

Experience working with business stakeholders, architects, and governance teams to define and implement solutions

Experience creating architecture documentation, integration designs, and technical standards

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

NICE TO HAVE:

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification

Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification

Experience with GCP services such as Dataproc, Cloud Composer, GKE, and Vertex AI

Experience supporting multi-cloud environments including AWS and Azure

Experience with data warehousing, analytics, and reporting solutions

Experience with data governance and data quality frameworks

Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices

Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices

Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies

Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and data science workflows

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence - responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey - building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity for advancement and career progression

Competitive compensation

Successful referral program

The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Satisfaction of working for a reputable company

A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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