4A Consulting, LLC ยท 2 days ago
Principal Cloud Data & AI Architect
Houston, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
15+ years exp4A Consulting, LLC is a women-owned consulting firm specializing in innovative, data-driven solutions for the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. The Principal Cloud Data & AI Architect will provide senior-level technical leadership to design and implement enterprise cloud data and AI platforms, ensuring secure and scalable solutions across Google Cloud Platform.
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Hiring Manager
Nishant Sanghvi
Responsibilities
Architect and lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and related services
Architect and implement machine learning pipelines and model lifecycle workflows using Vertex AI
Design and govern MLOps frameworks to support model training, deployment, monitoring, and versioning
Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and semantic search solutions using vector databases such as FAISS or Pinecone
Define and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform to support scalable and repeatable cloud deployments
Serve as a technical leader across cross-functional teams including data engineering, application engineering, legal, and AI governance
Ensure adherence to enterprise security, compliance, data privacy, and responsible AI standards
Provide technical mentorship, architectural guidance, and best practices across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale data engineering, AI/ML, or cloud-native architecture
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub
Proficiency in Python, JSON-based APIs, and cloud-native development patterns
Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, preferably Terraform
Proven experience designing and implementing MLOps frameworks
Experience architecting Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and semantic search platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across engineering, legal, and AI governance teams
Preferred
Experience working in large, regulated enterprise environments such as energy, utilities, or similar industries
Strong understanding of AI governance, data compliance, and risk management frameworks
Experience with vector databases such as FAISS or Pinecone
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic architectural leadership
Benefits
Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.
Company
4A Consulting, LLC
4A Consulting is a leading IT Services and Consulting firm, certified as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
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