Architect - Data Engineering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Architect to lead data engineering initiatives within Sysco LABS. The role focuses on designing and governing data, analytics, and AI solutions across supply chain, merchandising, pricing, commercial technology, and finance domains.

Key responsibilities

• Own domain architecture for data, analytics, and AI, defining target‑state models and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts such as logical designs, detailed diagrams, and ADRs, and guide solutions through architecture review processes.
• Translate product intent into AI‑augmented, agentic workflows using Google Gemini Enterprise and Vertex AI, establishing reusable design patterns, evaluation frameworks, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls.
• Design data solutions on the Google Cloud Platform data stack, applying medallion architecture, data products, and semantic layer principles while embedding governance, security, observability, and FinOps considerations.
• Engage with technical, functional, and business stakeholders, delivering clear presentations, executive read‑outs, and visual storytelling to build confidence in emerging architecture patterns.
• Act as a trusted advisor to domain leaders, proactively identifying opportunities for data and AI innovations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data architecture and engineering within large, complex enterprises.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical teams and senior business leaders.
• Track record of designing AI‑enabled, agentic solutions and data platforms on Google Cloud.

Required skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services.
• Vertex AI.
• Google Gemini Enterprise.