Role: GCP Application Architect
Location: Parsippany NJ (Onsite)
Type: Contract
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Application Architect to design implement and optimize cloud app solutions that align with business needs and industry best practices. This is a modernization project where legacy apps and databases will be moved to GCP.
- Focus will be rearchitecting legacy apps to GCP architecture and data migration from onsite database to GCP database. The ideal candidate will have app development/data migration background and related deep expertise in GCP i.e. pub sub cloud function storage ETLs etc. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud Architecture & Design: Be able to do overall design and solution of project using GCP services such as Pub Sub Cloud Storage BigQuery Cloud Functions scalable microservices in GCP.
- Be able to do POCs as needed which app teams can follow.
- Strong experience with data migration projects/ETLs large scale DBs.
- Collaboration & Consultation: Work with development team and be able to guide them on project architecture
- Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud workloads optimize resource usage and recommend improvements for cost efficiency and performance.
- Migration & Modernization: Lead cloud migration initiatives including rehosting refactoring and re-platforming legacy applications.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a GCP Architect or similar role in cloud computing.
- Strong expertise in GCP services networking security and best practices.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of security compliance and identity management in the cloud.
- Familiarity with cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Architect or equivalent certification.
- Experience with data migration projects
- Experience with legacy modernization projects.