Google Cloud Data And AI Solutions Architect

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success.Ready to join us?Heres what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:The Google Cloud Data and AI Solution Architect (SA) is a customer-facing, pre-sales professional responsible. In this role, you will lead solution development for high-impact Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data and AI engagements. Working in close collaboration with TEKsystems Sales and Practice partners, you will translate complex business challenges into robust technical architecture and Statements of Work (SOWs). A successful Solution Architect possesses a deep understanding of the business domains coupled with broad technical expertise. You will be the primary driver for identifying, scoping, and proposing solutions by defining the delivery approach, team structure, resource estimation, pricing models, and client contracts. Responsibilities Pre-Sales Leadership Responsibilities: Lead and own pre-sales activities, including technical discovery, solution design, proposal development, and client presentations.SOW & Contract Development: Partner closely with Sales and Contract teams to draft highly accurate Statements of Work (SOWs) that translate proposed technical architecture into solid, risk-mitigated delivery contracts.Technical Architecture & Validation: Conduct technical assessments, Proofs-of-Concept (POCs), and feasibility studies to validate proposed AI and data solutions.Risk & NFR Management: Identify and mitigate technical/operational risks. Prioritize and advocate for critical non-functional requirements (NFRs) including security, scalability, performance, reliability, and supportability.Practice & GTM Collaboration: Support the continued evolution of TGS service offerings. Package repeatable solution patterns, create pre-sales collateral (such as case studies and client decks), and provide feedback to the practice team.Delivery Alignment: Lead the seamless transition of won opportunities from Sales to Delivery, ensuring client expectations, culture, risks, and timelines are documented and managed.Thought Leadership: Provide advisory support to clients, staying at the forefront of emerging Google Cloud and Agentic AI trends to drive ongoing innovation.Requirements Agentic AI: Exposure to or hands-on experience supporting agentic AI implementations using Google Gemini Enterprise.Google Cloud Data Ecosystem: Significant experience designing and architecting enterprise-grade data solutions using Google Data and AI technologies, specifically Google Cloud BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Composer, Dataflow, and Vertex AI.Modern Data Paradigms: Hands-on experience designing data architectures and data models, including Medallion (Lakehouse) architecture and Data Mesh architectures.Certifications (Strongly Preferred): Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences.Required Experience: Education: Technical Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent).IT Delivery: 8 or more years of delivery/implementation experience in information technology and/or IT professional services.Pre-Sales/Sales: 2 or more years of direct sales/presales experience scoping technical solutions for a professional services company.Hands-on Google Cloud Background: Prior experience playing key, hands-on development or engineering roles on Google Cloud implementation projects.Relationship Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively develop and maintain trusted client relationships.Technical Drive: Strong drive to remain current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data modernization, infrastructure, and AI domains.Mobility: Ability to travel to client locations as needed.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $190000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents) Short and Long-Term Disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation Benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe'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.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006320944Profession: Architect