GCP Cloud Architect

Description

The company is a global consulting firm with more than 17,000 staff across 58 offices in 22 countries. It has worked in the digital space for over 20 years, offering AI, consulting, digital, cloud and DevOps, data, and software engineering services.

Through its FinLabs research groups, the company builds modernization solutions such as AI and blockchain tools, data science models, digital underwriting, and mobile-first applications. Its clients are mainly major financial services and technology firms.

You will join the cloud team as a GCP Cloud Architect, designing and building cloud solutions that fit each client's needs and working with cross-functional teams to turn business requirements into scalable, secure architectures. The role calls for deep knowledge of Google Cloud services and best practices, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions on Google Cloud, such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, and API Gateway.
• Work with clients to gather requirements, advise them on cloud adoption and migration, and recommend best practices.
• Help business development teams prepare client proposals and respond to formal bids.
• Lead architecture reviews and direct development teams so their work follows Google Cloud standards and practices.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment plans, and operational procedures.
• Assess existing cloud environments and find ways to optimize cost, cut spend, and improve performance.
• Plan and build high availability, reliability, failover, disaster recovery, and redundancy for cloud solutions.
• Make sure cloud solutions meet industry security standards and compliance rules, adding the controls and monitoring they need.
• Encourage clients to automate everything so they get the most value from their cloud investments.
• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, development, and operations teams to integrate and deploy solutions smoothly.
• Track new Google Cloud features, tools, and methods, and apply them to improve how you design architectures.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience overall.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture and solution design experience, focused on Google Cloud.
• A strong grasp of Google Cloud services and modern architecture practices, such as event-based and serverless designs.
• Hands-on experience designing and building foundational Landing Zone services and their integrations.
• Experience with containers and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Skill in scripting and infrastructure automation with tools such as Terraform, Python, and Infrastructure Manager.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and a firm belief in DevOps practices.
• A solid understanding of adjacent core areas, including networking and identity and access management.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) practices.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to document complex technical concepts and present them to non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to split requirements into actionable tasks and share them with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach that suits a dynamic support environment.
• Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or OCI is highly advantageous.
• Experience in financial services (banking, vendors, or consulting) or another highly regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Google Cloud Certified, Professional Cloud Architect.
• Google Cloud Certified, Professional Cloud Data Engineer.

Conditions

The base salary is $215k - $240k per year for this role if filled in Charlotte, NC, and it varies by geography and other factors, as required by law.

Benefits are listed separately below.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, and it makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to work abroad at a multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries.
• 10 days of paid annual leave, plus sick leave and national holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave plans.
• Comprehensive insurance covering medical, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability, with plans varying by region.
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits, which vary by region.
• Extensive training focused on skills, deep subject knowledge, and personal growth.
• On-demand Udemy for Business access with more than 5000 curated courses, free for all employees.
• Coaching from experienced colleagues in the FinLabs and Center of Excellence groups.
• Work on advanced projects for leading tier-one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms.
• A flat, approachable organization with a diverse, friendly, and global culture.
• Flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, and learning and development programs.