GCP Solutions Architect

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

full-time

Posted on: 9/4/2025

Origin: • 🇿🇦 South Africa

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About the role

Develop and implement cloud-native solutions that align with the company’s technology vision and business objectives
Lead architectural planning and decision-making to support long-term scalability and innovation
Design GCP-based solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse business and technical requirements
Create architecture diagrams and technical documentation to support solution delivery
Establish and maintain best practices for cloud solution development, deployment, and governance
Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations
Design resilient architectures with appropriate failover and disaster recovery strategies
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans
Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure solutions support required products, services, and delivery mechanisms
Manage client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Present technical information to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
Maintain professionalism, meet deadlines, and contribute to team objectives

Proven track record of designing innovative, high-quality solutions
Proficiency with cloud computing platforms, especially GCP
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C#
Expertise in system design, networking, and cloud-native architecture
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Experience in project planning and time management
Strategic thinking and understanding of industry-specific business practices
Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements
Strong leadership and a continuous learning mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum of 8 years in IT solution design roles
At least 3 years in a solutions architecture capacity
Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in the insurance or fintech industry
Experience with GCP and other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is essential