Google Cloud & Artificial Intelligence Architect / Presales

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society.

Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We're looking for a highly skilled and strategic Google Data and AI Architect & Presales professional.

This role serves as a key technical advisor and strategist, bridging the gap between business objectives, cutting-edge technology strategies (specifically Google Cloud Data & AI services), and operational capabilities.

The successful candidate will drive digital transformation initiatives, lead technical discussions with customers, design robust solutions, and act as a subject matter expert in the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Certification in Google Cloud is required.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance data platforms and AI/ML solutions using the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , including services like BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Composer, Vertex AI, Looker, and Apigee.
  
  
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives, technical requirements, security standards, and best practices for data governance and MLOps.
  
  
• Develop technical roadmaps for data modernization and AI/digital transformation initiative especially GenAI and Agentic AI space.
  
  

Presales & Technical Consulting

• Act as the primary technical point of contact during the presales cycle, leading technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
  
  
• Assess customer requirements and pain points, translating them into compelling, well-defined technical solutions and statements of work (SOWs).
  
  
• Collaborate closely with sales and business development teams to drive revenue and market penetration, contributing to proposal development and technical estimation.
  
  
• Provide strategic advice to clients on cloud adoption, data architecture, and AI strategy.
  
  
• Local Compliance & FinOps:
  • Well-versed with Malaysia's regulatory landscape for cloud, data sovereignty, and security (e.g., PDPA 2010, MAMPU, NCCP).
    
    
  • Proven experience implementing Cloud FinOps frameworks (Inform, Optimize, Operate) on Google Cloud, driving cost optimization and financial governance.
    
    

Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a Google Data and AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) , staying current with GCP service updates, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
  
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal methodologies, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
  
  
• Ensure alignment between technology strategies and the organization's broader business and operational goals.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
  
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or AI/ML, with a significant focus on cloud solutions and presales activities.
  
  
• Google Cloud Expertise: Deep, demonstrable expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , specifically in core Data & AI services (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Vertex AI, Cloud Storage).
  
  
• Certification: Required certification in Google Cloud, such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect/Machine Learning Engineer .
  
  
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala).
    
    
  • Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning workflows (MLOps), and data governance.
    
    
  • Proven ability to lead technical workshops and communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    
    

Desired (Good to Have)

• Azure Knowledge: Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, particularly in data and AI (e.g., Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning), is a significant plus.
  
  
• Consulting Experience: Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
  
  
• Other Certifications: Additional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to define long-term technical strategies that align with business goals.
  
  
• Customer Focus: Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills focused on achieving customer success.
  
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
  
  
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
  
  

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About NTT DATA
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We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success.

We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity.

We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world.

NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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