Google Data Specialist

About the role

We Are Accenture is a premier Google Cloud partner helping organizations modernize data ecosystems, build real-time analytics capabilities, and responsibly scale AI. As part of Accenture Cloud First and the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), we deliver solutions leveraging Google Cloud’s Data & AI platform.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Technical Delivery
• Build data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integrations using GCP services such as: BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage
• Aid in data modeling, performance tuning, and query optimization in BigQuery.
• Implement data ingestion patterns for batch and streaming data sources.
• Support development of dashboards and analytics products using Looker or Looker Studio.
• Support Agentic AI & ML Solution Development
• Aid in developing ML models and AI solutions using: Vertex AI, Gemini Foundation Models, Gemini Enterprise, Model APIs & Embeddings
• Implement ML pipelines and help establish MLOps processes (monitoring, retraining, deployment).
• Support prompt engineering, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) experimentation.
• Contribute to model testing, validation, and documentation.
• Requirements Gathering & Client Collaboration
• Participate in client workshops to understand data needs, use cases, and technical requirements.
• Help translate functional requirements into technical tasks and implementation plans.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and insights to project leads and client stakeholders.
• Data Governance, Quality & Security Support
• Implement metadata management, data quality checks, and lineage tracking using GCP tools (Dataplex, IAM).
• Follow best practices for security, identity management, and compliance.
• Sustain operational processes for data validation, testing, and monitoring.
• Continuous Learning & Team Support
• Learn and apply GCP Data & AI best practices across architectural patterns, engineering standards, and AI frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with senior data engineers, ML engineers, and architects.
• Contribute to internal accelerators, documentation, and reusable components.
• Stay current with GCP releases, Gemini model updates, and modern engineering practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, ML Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with SQL, data modeling, and building data pipelines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Python or AI or GenAI tools (Vertex AI preferred).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, and Looker.
• Exposure to AI/ML development or experimentation with Vertex AI, Gemini models, embeddings, or RAG patterns.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Git, or cloud-native engineering practices.
• Google Cloud certifications (Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Data Engineer).
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Pay

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.