GCP Cloud Architect

Capgemini•Nashville, TN

2d•$83,000 - $183,430

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in GCP services, have experience with cloud migrations, and be adept at building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures tailored to business needs.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to:§ Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and App Engine§ BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow§ Pub/Sub and Cloud Functionso Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
Experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.
Migration experience to GCP cloud, creating blueprints & best practices
Architecture & Design for Data BigQuery, DataFlow, Cloud Pub/Sub
Experience on Data Governance & industry regulations.
In-depth knowledge of core GCP services such as IAM, GKE, cloud Storage, Networking
Hands-on knowledge on IaaC build using Terraform and DevOps principles

Nice To Haves

GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or GitOps.
Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).
Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure cloud designs.
Define architecture blueprints, best practices, and cloud standards for deployment.
Assess existing systems, workloads, and data to determine cloud migration strategies.
Design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure to GCP.
Optimize resource utilization during migration to ensure minimal downtime and cost efficiency.
Lead the setup and configuration of GCP environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage for performance and cost-efficiency.
Implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling.
Leverage tools like Stackdriver for observability, logging, and monitoring.
Design cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
Ensure data protection, encryption, and secure network configurations.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product teams, to align cloud architecture with business goals.
Conduct architectural reviews, present proposals, and lead discussions with stakeholders.
Mentor and guide team members on GCP best practices and emerging technologies.

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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