Design scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures using core GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and App Engine
Lead cloud migration initiatives, including planning, workload assessment, and data/application migration strategies with minimal disruption
Implement cloud security and compliance controls, including IAM, encryption, logging, and adherence to regulatory frameworks
Optimize cloud workloads for cost, performance, and availability through monitoring, tuning, and architectural refinements
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and business teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful project delivery
Evaluate existing on-prem and cloud systems and recommend improvements or modernizations aligned with GCP best practices
Provide technical leadership and mentoring, supporting engineering teams on architectural decisions and cloud adoption patterns
Create documentation covering architectures, patterns, deployment processes, and operational guidelines

Requirements

7+ years of experience implementing technology solutions, including cloud architecture design and evaluation
3+ years hands-on experience in application architecture, focusing on scalable and reliable cloud-native systems
2+ years working directly with Google Cloud Platform in production environments
Experience managing clients or projects in cloud modernization or cloud-first initiatives
Deep expertise with core GCP services, including Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and networking/security services
Strong cloud architecture skills, including designing highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure systems
Experience with cloud migration methodologies, hybrid cloud patterns, and workload modernization
Proficiency in DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Deployment Manager
Knowledge of containers and orchestration, including Kubernetes, Anthos, and Docker
Strong security and compliance understanding, including IAM design, encryption strategies, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into architectural solutions

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F)
Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud architecture designcloud migration methodologiescloud-native systemsGCP servicesCompute EngineGKECloud StorageBigQueryDevOps practicesinfrastructure-as-code

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder management