Cloud Architect - GCP
Cloud Architect - GCP
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Job Description
Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor giving banks and fintechs the technology team and experience to rapidly issue and process Mastercard Visa and UnionPay cards across more than 60 countries at scale.
Our advanced multi-cloud platform offering both shared and dedicated processing instances vast global presence and richer real-time data set us apart as the leader in payments.
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design and development of cloud architectures solutions and migration strategies to support Paymentologys business objectives. This role involves assessing existing IT infrastructure identifying opportunities for cloud adoption and recommending migration strategies based on cost performance and security considerations. The Cloud Architect defines cloud architecture principles standards and best practices ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
This role designs scalable resilient and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation techniques. Additionally the role includes implementing cloud security measures optimising resource utilisation and performance and supporting the implementation of cloud-based solutions across AWS Azure and OCI platforms.
Tasks
Cloud Design and Development:
- Lead the design and development of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architectures
- Create scalable resilient cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
- Design and migrate applications across GCP and AWS optionally Azure and OCI platforms
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and optimise existing infrastructure
GCP and Multi-Cloud Expertise:
- Architect and implement cloud-native solutions in Google Cloud (GCP) leveraging services like EKS GKE (Google Kubernetes)
- Design and optimise GCP
- Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Policies
- Work with Google Anthos Kubernetes and container-based architectures
- Optimise GCP cost and performance ensuring efficiency across environments
- (Optional) Provide expertise in AWS Azure and OCI when needed
Kafka and Kubernetes Platform Management:
- Design deploy and maintain scalable Kafka and Kubernetes clusters to support development and production environments
- Implement best practices for Kafka and Kubernetes operations ensuring high availability performance and security
- Monitor troubleshoot and optimize Kafka and Kubernetes infrastructure to meet development team needs
Implementation:
- Implement cloud infrastructure components including compute storage networking and security services
- Ensure seamless integration with existing systems across multi-cloud platforms
Migration and Deployment:
- Assess and migrate on-premises applications to the Google Cloud
- Develop and execute cloud migration and deployment strategies ensuring security and performance
- Work with Terraform Deployment Manager and CloudFormation for IaC-based deployments
Security and Compliance:
- Implement cloud security measures and ensure compliance with ISO 27001 PCI DSS GDPR and other industry standards
- Define cloud architecture standards and best practices for a secure cloud environment
Performance Optimisation:
- Monitor and optimise cloud resources for performance scalability and cost-efficiency
- Implement DevOps practices for streamlined deployment and operations
Troubleshooting and Support:
- Provide technical support for cloud infrastructure and services
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance availability and security issues
- Support production environments and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation when required
Requirements
Experience:
- 7 years of experience in designing implementing and managing cloud-based solutions across multiple cloud platforms
- Primary Expertise: Deep hands-on experience in Google Cloud (GCP)
- Basic knowledge / willing to learn AWS
- Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures and solutions
- Experience with Apache Kafka including setup configuration monitoring and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Kubernetes (GKE) including experience with container orchestration Helm charts and Kubernetes operators
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g. GitLab Jenkins ArgoCD) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (e.g. Terraform Ansible)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitLab CI ArgoCD) and source control management (Git)
- Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash Shell PowerShell Python)
- Experience in automating infrastructure deployment using IaC tools such as Terraform CloudFormation and ARM templates
- Experience with Agile methodologies and cloud governance models
- (Optional) Hands-on experience with Azure and OCI cloud architectures
Bonus points for those possessing certifications such as:
- GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect (Advantage)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert OCI Cloud Architect Associate (Optional)
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Optional)
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional (Optional)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Optional)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Preferred for Kubernetes expertise)
Soft Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking
At Paymentology we value making a difference to the lives of the people who work for us and who live in the communities where we operate. You can look forward to working with a diverse global team where Paymentologists at all levels play an important part in our global mission to advance the world through payments and make a difference on a global scale.
Employment Type
Full Time
