Data Orchestration & Analytics Architecture Consultant (Remote)

Job DescriptionAn employer in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Data Orchestration & Analytics Architecture Consultant to design and advise on a scalable data flow and reporting architecture within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role is strategy-and orchestration-focused, not heavy hands-on engineering. The consultant will define how data moves across systems, how it is stored and structured, and how it ultimately supports reporting and decision-making. The ideal candidate can think holistically about future teams, growth, and maintainability, while translating business needs into a clear, executable technical blueprint.Key ResponsibilitiesData Architecture & OrchestrationDesign end-to-end data flows from multiple source systems into a centralized data lakeDefine orchestration logic for ingestion, transformation, and reporting refresh cyclesEnsure workflows are scalable, resilient, and easy for future teams to maintainAdvise on low-code or orchestration-first approaches where appropriateGCP & BigQuery AdvisoryDesign analytics architecture leveraging BigQuery for reporting and insightsDefine best practices for structuring and querying large datasetsRecommend GCP services and patterns aligned to analytics and reporting use casesEnsure architecture supports growth in data volume and complexityData Modeling & FormatsStandardize data intake and movement using JSON-based / object-oriented data structuresAdvise on handling structured and semi-structured dataDefine schemas, naming conventions, and data organization strategiesReporting & Internal Tool EnablementDesign how curated data feeds dashboards and reporting toolsAdvise on use of Decision platforms or internal tooling such as Retool or ToolJetEnsure reporting workflows align with existing business logic (already defined)Consultative Leadership & HandoffPartner with stakeholders to validate requirements and assumptionsThink proactively about future teams, extensibility, and technical debtProduce clear documentation, diagrams, and guidance for engineering handoffSupport selection and onboarding of a downstream implementation contractorWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.Skills and RequirementsStrong experience designing data pipelines and orchestration workflowsHands-on familiarity with BigQuery and analytics-focused data warehousesExperience working within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong understanding of JSON and API-driven dataExperience advising on or designing internal tools (Retool, ToolJet, or similar)Ability to think strategically and architect for future scaleProven ability to operate in a consultative, advisory capacityExperience with low-code / no-code orchestration platformsBackground in analytics engineering or business systems architectureExperience working with multiple third-party data sources (APIs, SaaS tools)Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skillsJ-18808-Ljbffr