As an organization, TEKsystems Global Services provides a continuum of services ranging from Engagement Management to full functional Outsourcing including Offshore Centers in Canada and India. Our model provides the ability to engage customers beyond staffing when asked for more ownership, capabilities, or methodology while enhancing client/consultant support.We partner with progressive leaders to create opportunity, accelerate business transformation and help build the enterprises of tomorrow. We work with 80% of the Fortune 500 to address their technology, strategy, and talent needs. We innovate so industries stay ahead of what’s next. As a full stack technology and talent services provider, we partner with our customers across the globe to own change. Join us.At TEKsystems Global Services, we live in the tech world. We’re out in front of the trends and tools that shape industry and create fresh opportunities. All-in, fully engaged, high energy partnership is how we approach everything – our commitments and our people. Our people are at the center, fueling our high-performance and our inclusive culture.We’re doers, looking for doers who do the right thing. Roll-up your sleeves thought-leaders focused on creating possible. Team champions who declare success only when everyone achieves their ambitions. Sound like the career experience you’ve been searching for?We’re looking for a GCP Cloud Data & AI Practice Architect to join our team - a practitioner who accelerates outcomes, affects positive change, and moves business forward.Let’s partner. Together, we can accomplish amazing things.Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) Talent Acquisition Team requires:Position OverviewThe GCP Cloud Data & AI Practice Architect possesses 5+ years of experience developing and architecting with GCP solutions and 10+ years in the Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering and Data Governance. This position is responsible for the development of data and AI solutions utilizing Google Cloud Data services. The candidate must be well versed in multiple cloud platforms and be a motivated technologist with a proven track record of delivering results in software/technology consulting.Need to be open to up to 50% travel to customer sites per need.Responsibilities Technical liaising between customers, development & support teams for Data & AI Hands on experience in building proof of concepts (POCs) to actively demonstrate GCP Data and AI stack across several enterprise customers Architect and implement hands Distributed ML, High Volume Data into Google Cloud Participating in architectural discussions to build confidence and ensure customer success when building new and migrating existing applications, software, and services on the GCP platform Conducting deep-dive “hands-on” education/training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering, or already using GCP TEKsystems Global Services as the partner of choice for GCP solution implementation Support Sales and Pre-Sales to convert opportunity to revenue through thought leadership Drive consensus across cross functional team to deliver Google Cloud Data & AI engagementsMinimum Qualifications At least 5 years of proven experience in designing and delivering Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data engineering, AI Architecture, MLOPS Strong programming experience in at least one object oriented programming (Java, Python, Scala) Must possess Active GCP Professional Certifications Experience in architecting System Design for large Data & AI Modernization At least 1 year of experience in Generative AI using any Hyperscalers using techniques including RAG, Prompt engineering and fine tuning a custom model from market place Excellent presentation skills - At least 2 years of experience in presentation skills, story boarding, and influence senior leadership towards decision At least 5 years of experience in software/technology customer facing role Degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Math Minimum 10 years of total IT experienceNice to Have Experience in implementing big data and Lakehouse solutions using Databricks Experience in implementing Kubernetes, Dockers, DevOps principles Deep understanding of other cloud architectures including Azure, AWS cloud, IBM Bluemix and differentiating factors between the componentsWe reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.Please click on the following link to learn more about our full-time internal employment benefits: https://www.teksystems.com/en/careers/benefits.Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, etc.The expected posting close date is November 4, 2024.About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.