Title: GCP Architect Location: Remote Role Duration: 12+ Months Job Description: Summary • A GCP Architect plays a critical strategic and technical role in driving an organization’s cloud adoption and digital transformation efforts using Google Cloud technologies. • The role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, leadership, and cross-team collaboration to build modern cloud infrastructures that are scalable, secure, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. • A GCP Architect is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform, collaborating across teams to align technical architecture with business goals. Primary Responsibilities • Design and implement cloud architectures: Develop scalable, reliable, and secure solutions using Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, etc. • Lead cloud migration projects: Plan and execute migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to Google Cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Build and automate infrastructure deployment using tools like Terraform and Google Cloud Deployment Manager to manage cloud resources programmatically. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, business stakeholders, and cloud partners to ensure integration, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices. • Security and compliance: Implement security policies including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, firewall configuration, and continuous compliance monitoring to protect cloud resources. • Cost and performance optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resource use to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring application performance and availability. • Documentation and mentorship: Provide technical documentation, architectural guidance, and mentor team members on cloud best practices and emerging technologies. Key Skills and Experience • Extensive knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute, Storage, Big Data, AI/ML tools, Kubernetes, etc.). • Proficiency in cloud architecture design principles including scalability, resilience, security, cost management, and hybrid-cloud solutions. • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration, especially on GCP. • Experienced in infrastructure automation and scripting with tools like Terraform, Python, or Bash for deployment and configuration management. • Strong understanding of networking concepts within GCP, such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), load balancing, and VPNs. • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and relevant compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills to lead cloud initiatives and collaborate effectively across teams. • Educational and Certification Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required. • Google Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly preferred or required by many employers. Additional certifications like Google Professional Data Engineer or security-focused certs are advantageous. • Typically 5–7+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years working directly with GCP and cloud architecture design. Shubham Hayaran Senior Technical Recruiter Net2Source Inc.