• Design, deploy, and manage GCP foundational components, including BigQuery, Secret Manager, Vertex AI, VPCs, Cloud Storage, and/or Cloud IAM. • Execute large scale data migrations to GCP using industry best practices and migration tools (e.g., Migrate for Compute Engine). • Implement secure cloud architectures that comply with federal cloud computing security requirements and Zero Trust principles. • Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, troubleshoot migration issues, and optimize costs.

• Design AWS data engineering components including Lambda, S3, and database integrations. • Build and operate data pipelines that integrate AWS systems with Snowflake. • Implement Snowflake features including Snowflake AI components (Cortex, Cortex Code, AI functions). • Own design and implementation of data marts, data warehouses, and data lakes. • Develop data models and define process flows for end-to-end data integration. • Produce initial architecture drafts independently for review by the architecture team. • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to refine designs and ensure alignment with project goals. • Focus on senior-level delivery of data engineering solutions and handoff to operational teams.

Role Description - Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions across both AWS and Azure environments. - Build and execute configuration policies using policy-as-code, scripting, and automation to promote secure and consistent cloud operations. - Establish and enforce cloud governance standards for access controls, approved regions and instance types, resource usage, and configuration compliance. - Configure logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to improve visibility and identify security or compliance risks. - Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows. - Use tools such as AWS Config and Azure Policy to assess cloud resources, detect configuration drift, and support remediation efforts. - Partner with security, infrastructure, and development teams to embed governance requirements into cloud deployment processes. - Investigate policy violations and misconfigured resources, determine root causes, and implement scalable corrective actions. - Continuously evaluate cloud environments and recommend improvements to security, resource management, automation, and operational efficiency. Qualifications - Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client. - Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role. - Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations. - Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables. - Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization. - Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them. - Hunger for continuous learning and professional development. - Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions. - Full understanding of the software development life cycle. - Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc. - Desire to work in a team environment. - Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Requirements - C2C is not available. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Benefits - Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment. - Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications. - Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries. - Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program. - Remote or hybrid work options. - Competitive salary + bonus opportunities. - Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO. - Tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com.

• Helping build out cloud platform functionality that sets up, manages, and protects networking in the Akamai Cloud. • Designing and implementing clean, robust and performant REST APIs used by customers and internal teams. • Developing and maintaining internal libraries and microservices used by various teams in Akamai. • Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, and testing high quality Python code in close collaboration with your team. • Reviewing and contributing to architectural and design documents authored by other teams.