[Remote] Solution Architect, Data Solutions

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. As a Solution Architect, Data Solutions, you'll design and architect robust, data-driven solutions that empower clients to unlock the value of their information while collaborating closely with Sales, Engineering, and Delivery teams. Responsibilities• Design and Architect Solutions: Lead the strategizing, design, and architecture of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure on GCP, ensuring alignment with client requirements and best practices.• Technical Guidance: Provide expert technical guidance to data engineering teams, supporting them in delivering cutting-edge data solutions. • Client Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Engineering to translate complex client requirements into tailored data engineering solutions utilizing GCP's data capabilities (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow) or Snowflake. • Engage in on-site client meetings and workshops as needed to facilitate collaboration and understanding. • Proposal Development: Contribute to the development of compelling proposals, levels of effort, and Statements of Work (SOWs) that clearly define project scope, data pipelines, and implementation plans.• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer journey. • Technical Leadership: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in data engineering technologies and translate that knowledge into practical solutions for clients. • Best Practices: Actively promote the adoption of best practices and a culture of continuous learning within the team. • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of learning and development, encouraging team members to pursue certifications, training, and professional growth opportunities.Skills• 5+ years of experience in a technical architect or senior engineering role, preferably with a data engineering focus in a consulting or professional services environment. • Proven experience in designing, building, and managing complex data pipelines on cloud platforms (GCP preferred). • Strong understanding and ability to advise clients on data engineering concepts such as data governance and controls, MDM, data quality, security, and lineage management. • Ability to architect data estates for clients, advise them on the choice of data architectures, and link them to overall enterprise architecture.• Ability to collaborate with Data Science teams to provide the right data scaffolding for the creation and consumption of AI/ML models. High-level understanding of emerging AI/ML and data science concepts. • Strong understanding of data management principles, including data warehousing, data lakes, and ETL/ELT processes. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, SQL) and data processing tools. • Understanding and ability to advise clients on detailed architecture design principles, e.g., approaches to improving query performance in bolthires BigQuery or Snowflake.• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and enthusiasm. • Experience working directly with clients in a pre-sales or consulting role, understanding their business needs and translating them into data-driven solutions. • Ability to specify the deliverables of services projects by developing detailed project scopes of work (SOWs); assist sales team with preparedness and delivery of technical presentations, estimations, and Statements of Work.• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time for client engagements, team meetings, and industry events. • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data, or a related field or equivalent work experience. • Preferred experience with DBT and Oracle. • Experience strategizing, designing, architecting, and leading the deployment of scalable solutions on GCP is preferred. • Industry-level or bolthires Cloud certifications (e.g.,Professional Cloud Architect,Professional Data Engineer) preferred.Company Overview• 66degrees is a leading bolthires cloud premier partner that specializes in business consulting and services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• 66degrees has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 7 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job