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Job Summary: We are seeking a senior Data & AI Architect to design, deploy into production, and lead technical teams on GCP architectures, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic and highly visible role in Data & AI 2. Challenging projects with real impact and top-tier clients 3. Training budget and support for certifications **About the job** We are looking for a **senior Data \& AI Architect** with a practical mindset and results orientation: someone who not only designs flawless architectures on **GCP**, but also drives them into production, manages client relationships, and leads technical teams to successful delivery. If you are motivated by end\-to\-end ownership — from architectural definition through governance to project success in production — and wish to contribute to pre\-sales and continuous improvement of the practice, this role is for you. You will serve as the **technical architect and architectural reference** on high\-impact projects, supporting delivery, managing client expectations, and guiding the team toward operational excellence. **Hybrid position based in Madrid with occasional travel.** **Your day\-to\-day responsibilities** * Define and validate solution architecture: select patterns, technologies, and topologies on GCP (BigQuery, BigLake, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Vertex AI, Dataplex). Produce clear, project\-applicable architectural references. * Lead the architecture and delivery team technically: supervise designs, review critical implementations, promote standards, and provide technical mentoring to data engineers and ML engineers. * Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client: facilitate workshops, align expectations, translate business requirements into technical decisions, and ensure deliverables provide measurable value. * Manage project aspects and governance: collaborate with PMs on planning, risks, and mitigations; define SLAs, access policies, controls, and compliance (IAM, Workload Identity, VPC Service Controls, KMS). * Drive model and pipeline deployment into production: support deployments on Vertex AI or alternatives, establish monitoring, testing, and alerts to ensure stable operations. * Contribute to pre\-sales and proposals: prepare technical estimates, architectures for RFP/RFI, and participate in demos and PoCs with clients. * Promote continuous improvement and technological evolution: propose cost/performance optimizations (FinOps in BigQuery/Dataflow), and introduce reusable patterns and best practices across the practice. **Essential Requirements** * Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Data, Analytics, or AI projects, holding relevant technical roles. * Demonstrable GCP experience: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage; familiarity with Dataproc/BigLake/Datalex/Dataplex and Vertex AI. * Advanced Python and SQL; Spark experience where applicable. * Experience in data modeling, partitioning, optimization, and cost management in analytical warehouses (BigQuery). * Experience deploying solutions into production and ensuring operational stability and monitoring. * Solid knowledge of GCP security and governance (IAM, Workload Identity, VPC SC, KMS/CMEK). * Proven ability to engage with clients and participate in technical pre\-sales. * Advanced Spanish and English. * University degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) or equivalent demonstrable experience. **Preferred Qualifications** * Google Cloud certifications (Professional Data Engineer, Cloud Architect, ML Engineer). * Experience with Generative AI / RAG / LLMs and semantic search architectures (vector DBs). * Experience in multi\-cloud environments or migrations to GCP. * Knowledge of Data Mesh, Data Catalogs, and advanced governance practices. * Experience in cost optimization (FinOps) applied to BigQuery/Dataflow. **Soft Skills** * Proven technical leadership: set standards, make decisions, and elevate team capability through active mentoring. * Client orientation: anticipate needs, negotiate solutions, and prioritize business impact. * Clear and persuasive communication: present technical options and risks focused on decision\-making. * Practical project management: collaborate with PMs to plan deliveries, mitigate risks, and achieve objectives. * Pragmatic and accountable mindset: choose sustainable, measurable solutions with consistent focus on operability. * Collaboration and knowledge sharing: foster team culture and reusable documentation. **What We Offer** * A strategic and highly visible role within the Data \& AI practice. * Challenging projects with real impact and top\-tier clients. * Training budget and support for certifications. * Advanced technical environment and a strong practice community. * Hybrid work model (Madrid office + flexibility) and occasional travel. * Competitive compensation package aligned with experience. Bip Iberia, committed to and consistent with the Comprehensive Law on Equal Treatment and Non\-Discrimination, opens all positions to any qualified candidate regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual or political orientation, race, or belief. BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L., with Tax ID B84701903 and contact Liliana.mendoza@bip\-group.com, will process the personal data received upon your application as Data Controller, for the purpose of managing the current selection process under Article 6\.1\.b) of the GDPR, and for future processes should your profile be of interest, based on consent under Article 6\.1\.a). BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L. will not disclose your data to third parties except as required by law. Your CV will be retained for a maximum period of 1 year, after which it will be deleted. 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