GCP Data Engineer & Data Architect Job in Sydney Apply Today

Job Description

The Opportunity

- Job Title: GCP Data Engineer & Architect – Teradata Migration
- Location: Major Australian Cities (Hybrid or Remote Options Available)
- Industry: Big 4 Consulting – Data & Cloud Transformation
- Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Salary: Competitive Market Salary on Offer

About the Role

We’re partnering with a Big 4 consulting firm to find experienced GCP Data Engineers & Data Architects to join their growing data transformation practice. This is a unique opportunity to lead complex Teradata-to-GCP migrations while shaping cloud-first data strategies for some of Australia's largest organisations.

You’ll play a hands-on role in designing and delivering scalable data architecture within Google Cloud Platform, collaborating across business and technical teams, and ensuring best-in-class performance, governance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, build, and manage cloud-native data pipelines and architecture on Google Cloud Platform
- Lead full-lifecycle Teradata-to-GCP migration projects, ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity
- Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to scope requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
- Develop robust, reusable solutions for data integration, modelling, and warehousing
- Orchestrate data workflows using Apache Airflow
- Provide thought leadership and consulting expertise to clients on cloud data engineering and architecture best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

- Proven experience designing and implementing data solutions on Google Cloud Platform
- Deep knowledge of Teradata systems and hands-on experience with Teradata-to-GCP migration projects
- Proficient in SQL, and either Python or Java for automation and pipeline development
- Strong experience using Apache Airflow to manage complex workflows
- Solid grasp of data warehousing, data modelling, and data governance principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to bridge the gap between business and engineering

Nice to Have:

- Prior experience in consulting, especially within large-scale transformation programs
- Familiarity with security, compliance, and best practices in enterprise cloud environments
- Exposure to broader cloud ecosystems and tools (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer)

What’s On Offer:

- Permanent position with a Big 4 consulting firm
- Access to major enterprise-scale cloud and data projects
- Work with a high-calibre team of data professionals in a supportive, people-first culture
- Flexibility to work hybrid or remotely within Australia
- Competitive market salary on offer


Ready for a new challenge? Apply now and Siena will be in touch to chat through how this role could align with your career goals.