The Cloud & Data Platform Architect is responsible for defining and governing secure, scalable data platform foundations that enable analytics, AI, and digital solutions across multiple life sciences functions
Job Summary
The Cloud & Data Platform Architect is responsible for defining and governing secure, scalable data platform foundations that enable analytics, AI, and digital solutions across multiple life sciences functions.
This role balances hands-on technical design with architectural governance to ensure consistent standards and repeatable patterns across engagements.
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting a commitment to a diverse and supportive workplace.
Matching Summary
The Cloud & Data Platform Architect is responsible for defining and governing secure, scalable data platform foundations that enable analytics, AI, and digital solutions across multiple life sciences functions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cloud modernization architecture
Lakehouse data platform design
Data ingestion frameworks
DataOps practices and CI/CD
Secure cloud architecture principles
Operational monitoring and alerting
Nice-to-have
Life sciences regulated data ecosystems
US pharma commercial datasets familiarity
Real-time streaming architectures
Data governance tools implementation
Databricks or Snowflake certifications
Key Requirements
8–11 years data engineering experience
3+ years enterprise cloud data platform design
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline