Role: Cloud Architect
Location: Alpharetta GA (Onsite)
Type: Contract
(GCP Architect w/CI CD or DevOps Architect w/GCP)
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to design implement and optimize cloud solutions that align with business needs and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GCP services cloud architecture security automation and scalability. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
Key Requirements
- Collaboration & Consultation: Work with development DevOps and security teams to integrate cloud solutions into existing workflows.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in Cloud Architecture & Design: Design scalable secure and cost-effective cloud architectures using GCP services such as Compute Engine Kubernetes Engine Cloud Storage BigQuery Cloud Functions and more.
- 5 years of experience in Solution Development: Develop cloud-native and hybrid solutions ensuring high availability disaster recovery and optimal performance.
- 5 years of experience in Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices identity and access management (IAM) encryption and compliance standards such as GDPR HIPAA or SOC 2.
- 5 years of experience in Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Leverage Terraform Deployment Manager or other IaC tools for automated provisioning and management.
- 3 years of experience in Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud workloads optimize resource usage and recommend improvements for cost efficiency and performance.
- 5 years of experience in Migration & Modernization: Lead cloud migration initiatives including rehosting refactoring and re-platforming legacy applications.
- 3 years of 3 years of CI/CD experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Architect or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
- Knowledge of big data machine learning and analytics on GCP.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python Bash etc.).