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Go2Group LLC

Sr. Principal GCP / AI Architect

Go2Group LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $110.00/hr - $150.00/hr

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Our client, a mid-sized and forward-thinking consulting firm (named to Forbes’ Best Management Consulting Firms for 15 consecutive years), is expanding its 160-person Data Analytics & AI practice. They combine deep industry expertise with modern technology to drive meaningful, long-term transformation for their clients. They're currently seeking a seasoned

GCP Architect

to lead cloud architecture, data platform modernization, and migration initiatives using Google Cloud Platform.

Start:

As early as December 2025, goes through all of 2026

Duration:

6–8 months before FTE conversion or contract extension

Type:

Full-time contract (40 hrs/week)

Location:

Onsite 2–3 days/week in downtown Manhattan

Rate:

$110–150/hr (depending on experience alignment)

Industry:

Ideal candidate comes from the IT Consulting industry or Energy & Utilities (E&U)

Client Delivery

Act as SME and solution architect for GCP, advising on design, migration, and platform decisions.

Compare Azure vs. GCP capabilities to guide client choices.

Lead architecture and migration of workloads into GCP, including hybrid/multi-cloud.

Build modern data platforms supporting analytics, AI, and agentic solutions on GCP.

Advise on how Databricks aligns or overlaps with GCP services.

Lead cost modeling, O&M budgeting, and optimization efforts.

Ensure architectures meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Provide hands‑on guidance across core GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI, etc.).

Connect data engineering, governance, analytics, and AI into a cohesive platform strategy.

Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership.

Practice Development

Develop methodologies, accelerators, and best practices for GCP adoption in regulated environments.

Support cloud modernization and AI/ML thought leadership efforts.

Mentor team members and support a collaborative culture.

Business Development

Translate business needs into technical roadmaps, proposals, and architecture options.

Support pursuits as a GCP SME with estimates and risk assessments.

Build a network in the cloud and utilities ecosystems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (advanced preferred).

8+ years experience, including 3+ on GCP.

Strong cloud data architecture skills (batch/streaming pipelines, BigQuery, Vertex AI, Agentspace).

Experience with Azure and Databricks; ability to evaluate tradeoffs.

Proven leadership of large cloud migrations or platform builds.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP).

At least one Google Cloud Professional certification.

Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder influence skills.

Leadership and mentoring experience.

Willingness to travel (up to 30% at times, but closer to 10%)

Nice to Have

Experience with regulated utilities and compliance frameworks.

Databricks certifications.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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