GCP Cloud Solution Architect

Position Description:

Join a Digital Delivery Practice focused on delivering modern mobile first digital solutions powered by cloudnative containerbased platforms. This role is for a hands-on Cloud Solution Architect who enjoys designing building and running systemsnot just documenting them.

This is a senior individual contributor role (no people management) with a strong emphasis on architecture ownership handson engineering and technical leadership across mobile applications Kubernetes platforms and cloud services.

If you enjoy shaping architecture staying close to the code and influencing how digital platforms are built at scale this role is for you.

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Own the endtoend architecture for mobilefirst digital platforms.
Design and evolve cloudnative containerized solutions with a strong focus on GCP and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Define architecture standards and patterns for:
oMobile applications and backend APIs
oMicroservices and container platforms
oScalability availability and resiliency
Architect and contribute handson to mobile applications (iOS Android React Native).
Design and build backend services and APIs using Java and .
Build and operate Kubernetesbased platforms including networking ingress scaling and deployment strategies.
Own infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Drive CI/CD DevOps and production readiness for mobile and platform workloads.
Collaborate closely with developers platform teams SRE and security partners.
Lead design and code reviews mentor engineers and share best practices.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Digital Delivery Practices technical direction.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

68 years of handson experience in cloud engineering platform engineering or software development.
Proven experience acting as a solution or cloud architect in realworld systems.
Strong handson experience building mobile applications (iOS Android and/or React Native).
Deep experience with Kubernetes with a strong emphasis on GKE.
Strong background in containerbased cloudnative architectures.
Handson backend development experience using Java and/or .
Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
Solid understanding of cloud networking security IAM and observability.
Experience with Istio service mesh
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly explain architectural decisions.

Nice to Have
Experience integrating mobile apps with Kuberneteshosted backend services.
Experience with cloudmanaged databases (e.g. PostgreSQL Cloud SQL Azure SQL).
Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus Grafana Dynatrace or cloudnative monitoring.
Experience working in largescale or regulated environments.
Mobile apps published to the App Store or Google Play.

Why This Role
Join a Digital Delivery Practice focused on modern mobilefirst solutions.
Real architecture ownership with handson implementation.
Daily work across mobile cloud Kubernetes and DevOps.
The opportunity to influence how scalable digital platforms are designed and delivered

Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

**CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115000$165000. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

• Cloud Computing
• Financial Services
• Java
• Kubernetes
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Solutions Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

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