GCP Cloud Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced and innovative GCP Cloud Solutions Architect with expertise in Terraform to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in Google Cloud Platform you will play a pivotal role in designing implementing and optimizing cloud solutions to meet our business needs. You will leverage your expertise in GCP services infrastructure as code (IaaC) principles and Terraform to architect scalable reliable and costeffective cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture extensive experience with GCP and a proven track record of implementing infrastructure automation using Terraform.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements technical constraints and strategic objectives and translate them into scalable and resilient cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform.
Design and architect GCP solutions that align with industry best practices security standards and regulatory requirements leveraging native GCP services and thirdparty tools where appropriate.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaaC) templates and configurations using Terraform ensuring consistency repeatability and version control across cloud environments.
Lead the implementation and deployment of cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines containers networking storage and identity/access management using Terraform.
Optimize cloud resources and costs by implementing autoscaling rightsizing and cost management strategies within Terraform templates and configurations.
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate Terraform with CI/CD pipelines enabling automated provisioning testing and deployment of cloud resources.
Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on GCP architecture best practices and troubleshooting serving as a subject matter expert on cloud technologies and solutions.
Conduct architecture reviews performance assessments and security audits of cloud environments identifying areas for optimization enhancement and risk mitigation.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing GCP services and infrastructure automation and evaluate their applicability to our business needs.
Lead knowledge sharing sessions workshops and training programs to disseminate best practices and foster a culture of learning and innovation within the organization.

Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture with at least 2 years of specialized experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Extensive handson experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaaC) automation and management in GCP environments.
Strong understanding of GCP services including Compute Engine Kubernetes Engine Cloud Storage Cloud Networking IAM and Security Command Center.
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable reliable and costeffective cloud architectures on GCP with a focus on performance security and efficiency.
Experience integrating Terraform with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI/CD or CircleCI.
Solid understanding of cloud security best practices compliance standards and risk management principles and experience implementing security controls within GCP using Terraform.
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in cloud environments.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate are highly desirable.