GCP Architect – Google Cloud Platform Expert/SME

8 Minutes ago • 5-7 Years

Devops

Job Description

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.

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.

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.

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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