Solution Designer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Designer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and deliver scalable, high-performance data platform solutions. The ideal candidate will be capable of translating business requirements into robust architecture, while ensuring best practices in data engineering, migration, and cloud-native design. The Solution Designer will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, end-to-end data platform architectures on Google Cloud Platform. The role involves designing robust batch and streaming data pipelines using services such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer, while ensuring best practices in data modelling, performance optimisation, and reliability. They will lead data migration and replatforming initiatives, define transformation logic using SQL, Python, and dbt, and ensure strong DevOps alignment through CI/CD and deployment frameworks. Additionally, the Solution Designer will conduct impact assessments, manage cutover and rollback strategies, participate in change management processes (CAB/RFC), and ensure security, governance, and observability are embedded across the platform. Proven experience designing and implementing data platform solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Hands-on expertise with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer Strong proficiency in SQL and data analysis, with the ability to optimize queries and handle large datasets Solid programming skills in Python and SQL for data transformation, scripting, and automation Experience using dbt (data build tool) for modular and scalable data transformations Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, including: Schema design Data modelling Partitioning and clustering Query optimisation Experience designing batch and streaming data pipelines with built-in resilience, idempotency, and observability Hands-on experience with GCP DevOps tools, including: Cloud Build Artifact Registry Cloud Logging Proven experience in data migration and ETL/ELT replatforming to GCP-native services Strong understanding of cutover planning, rollback strategies, and migration risk management Experience working within CAB (Change Advisory Board) and RFC-based change management processes Ability to work closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Why join us: NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given. Work rights and background checks: To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks Why join us: NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given. Work rights and background checks: To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.