Google Cloud Platform Architect

Location – Seattle/ Beaverton

The Google Cloud Platform Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role involves leading architectural decisions for the development, deployment, and operation of scalable, high-performance, and secure cloud environments. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, operations engineers, and product managers, to ensure that the cloud infrastructure supports the business's technical and operational needs.

Highlights

• Builds the platform components including projects, DevOps, CI CD
• Focuses on platform automation tasks
• Identifies performance and cost related tracking and monitoring
• Security and access controls through the platform

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture Design:
   • Develop and design highly scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform.
   • Define cloud infrastructure strategies, including CI/CD pipeline setup, automation, and disaster recovery.
   • Ensure that the cloud architecture meets all security, availability, and scalability requirements.
   • Lead the migration of on-premises systems to Google Cloud Platform, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
2. Technical Leadership:
   • Provide technical leadership to development and operations teams in best practices for building cloud-native applications.
   • Guide teams on Google Cloud Platform services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, App Engine, and more.
   • Mentor and train internal teams on Google Cloud Platform technologies and frameworks.
   • Evaluate and recommend third-party solutions and technology partners.
3. Infrastructure Management:
   • Design and manage cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, etc.
   • Monitor and maintain Google Cloud Platform-based environments, optimizing performance, availability, and cost.
   • Implement network, identity, and access management security policies using Google Cloud Platform tools such as VPC, IAM, and Firewall Rules.
4. Security & Compliance:
   • Implement best practices for securing cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, PCI, HIPAA).
   • Lead the configuration of security settings and policies for Google Cloud Platform services, data encryption, and access controls.
   • Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
5. Collaboration & Communication:
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into cloud architecture solutions.
   • Act as a liaison between technical teams, vendors, and business units.
   • Provide documentation of cloud architecture, technical decisions, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders.
6. Continuous Improvement:
   • Stay current with emerging Google Cloud Platform technologies and solutions to ensure the architecture is up-to-date.
   • Identify opportunities for optimizing cloud architecture and infrastructure to improve performance and reduce costs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture or related roles, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, including migration of large-scale systems.
• Certifications: Google Cloud Platform certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, etc.).
  • Experience with Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible.
  • Understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance principles.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and lead multiple projects concurrently.