Role: Cloud Architect (GCP Architect with CI CD and DevOps)
Location: Alpharetta GA (Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Description:
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.
- 5 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.).