GCP Cloud Architect/Engineer

Overview

Adastra is seeking a GCP Cloud Architect/Engineer to design and implement scalable data solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will work closely with business stakeholders, data science teams, and technical governance groups to define requirements, design integration patterns, and deliver cloud-native data solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing modern data pipelines, enabling data-driven decision making, and ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 encourages diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI‑enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI‑generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.

There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from ‘@adastragrp.com’ or ‘@talent.icims.com’ are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.

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