The GCP Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role involves close collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures aligned with business goals. Key responsibilities include GCP expertise, cloud architecture implementation, migration and modernization, infrastructure management, networking, programming, security, data management, and monitoring and optimization.

Must Have

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures.
• Define and execute cloud architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Create and implement comprehensive cloud migration plans.
• Provision and manage GCP resources using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
• Monitor and maintain infrastructure health and performance.
• Implement cost optimization strategies for GCP.
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Ensure strong network security and connectivity across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Apply strong knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance.
• Manage data with expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big data.
• Proficiency in Stackdriver for monitoring and logging.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture design and implementation.
• Hands-on expertise with GCP services and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Good to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
• Knowledge of hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Google Professional Cloud Architect/Specialist Certification.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Platform.

GCP Architect – Google Cloud Platform Expert/SME

Job Overview

The GCP Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires close collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. GCP Expertise & SME Role

• Deep knowledge of GCP services: Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery
• Strong understanding of GCP architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Platform (advantageous)

2. Cloud Architecture Implementation

• Define and execute cloud architecture strategies and roadmaps
• Design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant GCP solutions
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate GCP services and technologies
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation

3. Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Create and implement comprehensive migration plans
• Refactor and modernize applications for cloud-native performance
• Identify and mitigate migration risks

4. Infrastructure Management

• Provision and manage GCP resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
• Monitor and maintain infrastructure health and performance
• Implement cost optimization strategies
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

5. Networking

• Expertise in VPCs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers
• Strong grasp of network security and connectivity
• Hands-on experience in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud networking

6. Programming & Scripting

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
• Scripting expertise in Bash, PowerShell

7. Security

• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance
• Experience with Google Cloud SCC, IAM, GCDS, encryption, Cloud KMS
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk)

8. Data Management

• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big data
• Hands-on with BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner

9. Monitoring & Optimization

• Proficiency in Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging)
• Skilled in performance tuning, cost optimization, and security hardening

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
• Knowledge of hybrid-cloud solutions
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Google Professional Cloud Architect/Specialist Certification (preferred)
• 5–7 years of experience in cloud architecture design and implementation
• Hands-on expertise with GCP services and DevOps practices
• Strong background in automation (Terraform, Deployment Manager)