About Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a rapidly expanding, innovative IT Professional Services and Management Consulting company with a track record of more than twenty-five years in delivering skilled professionals to our clients across diverse sectors.
Job Opportunity We are currently seeking a professional for a W2 contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI. This role has the potential to extend over multiple years, with the chance to transition to a direct hire position with our client. We provide healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship/transfer. This is a W2 position, not C2C. THIRD PARTIES NEED NOT APPLY. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression.
Position Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Domain architecture, and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions on GCP, with a specific focus on building and optimizing our customer data landscape. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, application developers, and business stakeholders, to deliver solutions that meet our business requirements and drive innovation.
Skills Required - Solution Design & Architecture: Design and architect end-to-end cloud-based solutions on GCP, focusing on MDM and Customer Domain requirements. Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, patterns, and standards for cloud deployments. Evaluate and select appropriate GCP services and technologies to meet business needs. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes / OpenShift / GKE. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Design and implement data integration pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading data into GCP.
- MDM and Data Engineering: Deep understanding of MDM principles, data governance, and data quality best practices. Experience designing and implementing MDM solutions for customer data, including data modeling, matching, merging, and cleansing. Experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and their integration with GCP. Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their implications for customer data management. Knowledge of Data Warehousing, Data Lake, Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric Architectures. Knowledge of ETL, Data Engineering, Data management practices.
- GCP Implementation & Management: Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications and services on GCP using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager). Proficiency with GCP services such as: Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Dataproc, Cloud Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run. Implement and maintain robust security controls and compliance measures on GCP. Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and costs.
Skills Preferred - Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with data engineers, application developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Communicate architectural decisions and technical recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP services and technologies. Identify opportunities to improve existing cloud solutions and processes. Research and evaluate new technologies and approaches to solve business challenges. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for cloud development and deployment.
Qualifications - Experience Required: 8 years of experience in IT, with a focus on cloud architecture and solution design. 3 years of experience working with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud platforms. 2 years of experience in MDM and Customer Domain architecture. Experience with data modeling, data governance, and data quality principles. Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with GCP services. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager). Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, Bash). Experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with data integration tools and techniques.
Education Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Additional Information Original Duration: 12 Months
Open to remote & hybrid candidates. If hybrid, minimum 13 days per quarter onsite.
We are a people-focused company with a deep emphasis on family values and look forward to working with you.