GCP GKE Architect

Capgemini • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capgemini offers extensive career opportunities, mentoring, and coaching. This role is for an experienced professional with a strong background in software development. The Senior Solution Architect – GCP / GKE is responsible for end-to-end architecture ownership of cloud-native application solutions on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong emphasis on application modernization, microservices architecture, and Kubernetes (GKE). This role encompasses architecture governance, client advisory, technology strategy, and team enablement, while maintaining a hands-on approach to validate designs and guide implementation. The focus mix is approximately 65–70% on Application Architecture & Design and 30–35% on GKE / Cloud Platform Architecture.

Requirements

• 10+ year of relevant experience as a Senior Solution Architect
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Deep expertise in application and solution architecture
• Working architect-level knowledge of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Proven experience defining enterprise-grade cloud-native architectures
• Strong development background in Java / Node.js / Python
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with event-driven architectures, Pub/Sub, and messaging systems
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery and Cloud SQL in application contexts
• Proven experience leading application modernization and cloud migration programs

Responsibilities

• Own end to end solution architecture for GCP-based engagements, from discovery through delivery
• Define target architecture, reference patterns, and non-functional requirements (scalability, security, resilience, observability)
• Lead architecture decisions across application, data, integration, and platform layers
• Architect cloud-native, microservices-based applications using Java / Node.js / Python
• Define service decomposition, API contracts, and event-driven integration patterns

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees