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PwC Canada

Google Cloud Platform Solutions Architect, Senior Manager

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Full Time

12-02-2026

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Python Java SQL Big Data ServiceNow Coaching Architecture Data Architecture Autonomy Azure AWS Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms GCP

Job Specifications

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance. In technology strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Demonstrates in-depth level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs:

Demonstrating knowledge of Cloud platforms and the technologies that make them work. (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure);
Exhibiting strong knowledge of IT Service Management and how it is implemented across different operating models. (ITIL, ServiceNow);
Designing and developing large-scale data solutions using GCP services like DataProc, Dataflow, Cloud Bigtable, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions, Cloud storage, Compute Engine, Looker, Cloud IAM, etc.;
Building data processing pipelines to integrate large datasets from multiple sources and formats, in both streaming and batch mode;
Designing and developing data pipelines from ingestion to consumption within big data architecture using Python, Java, SQL etc.;
Implementing and designing AI/ML, including GenAI, solutions using Vertex AI, dialogflow, Cloud Vision, CCAI, etc.; and,
Designing and implementing solutions across various Google Cloud Infrastructure and Hybrid Cloud services such as GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, Anthos, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: GCP Certification(s), such as Cloud Architect and Cloud Solutions Architect

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $168,000 - $218,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

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