GCP Architect - Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 days onsite in a week) - Need only locals

Role: GCP Architect with BigQuery, Azure, Databricks, ETL, Cloud Storage and Dataflow.Location: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 days onsite in a week) - Need only localsDuration: Initially 3 months contract with extensionKey Responsibilities:Assess the current on-premises data warehouse architecture and proposed design for migration to GCP.Evaluate the architecture for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.Provide recommendations to optimize the architecture, focusing on BigQuery and other GCP services.Analyze integration strategies between GCP/BigQuery and existing platforms, including Azure and Databricks.Ensure integration aligns with data governance, security, and compliance standards.Recommend strategies to scale the architecture for future data and processing needs.Ensure cost-effective use of GCP resources while meeting performance requirements.Collaborate with internal teams, including data engineers, software architects, and IT operations.Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, clearly communicating technical details. Experience:7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on GCP and BigQuery.Proven experience in designing and implementing data warehouse solutions on GCP.Extensive knowledge of multi-cloud environments, particularly Azure and Databricks.Experience in data migration from on-premises to cloud environments. Technical Skills:Strong knowledge of GCP services, especially BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.Proficient in designing scalable, high-performance data architectures.Familiarity with data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data governance.