The design, delivery, and implementation of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure and solutions are the duties of the Google Cloud Platform Architect. You will collaborate with cloud partners and other internal groups to assess supporting new technologies and sector-specific use cases. You will define and implement cutting-edge, scalable, high-performance solutions (such as AI/ML, IoT, advanced analytics, open source, enterprise collaboration, microservices, and serverless) that satisfy the requirements of today’s corporate and emerging digital applications using Google Cloud Platform public cloud technologies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The following list is critical to the role. Other actions, duties, and responsibilities may be required, as needed.
- Develop estimates and strategies for proposals and SOWs for clients using the lead cloud solution and scoping
- Assist the sales team in identifying and qualifying Google Cloud Platform opportunities through a rigorous sales process
- Lead in early discussion and analysis of cloud concepts, and assist in creating proof-of-concepts with the full backing of the relevant teams
- Evaluate the entire technology stack, including operations, administration, automation, and PaaS (Platform as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), and SaaS (Software as a Service)
- Perform a thorough technical discovery, identifying problem areas, technical and business requirements, and as-is and future state scenarios
- Evaluate potential solutions using both technical and commercial criteria that support the established cost and service requirements
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience implementing technological solutions, including knowledge of cloud architecture design, evaluation, and research
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture, with a focus on creating scalable and reliable software systems that make use of contemporary software stacks and DevOps techniques
- 3+ years of experience managing clients and/or projects
- 3+ years of experience using Google Cloud Platform
- Experience creating apps utilizing Kubernetes and containers, particularly on the Google Cloud Platform
- Experience building hybrid-cloud solutions based on VM and containerization technologies, such as VMware, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, and Anthos
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD DevOps with GitHub Enterprise Actions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a related field
- Previous experience in a Managed Services environment for Cloud Platform support
- Experience using Google Cloud Platform including the following:
- Google BigQuery
- Google DataPlex
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Google Cloud Composer
- Google Cloud VPN
- Google Healthcare API
- Google Professional Cloud Architect Certified and/or Google Professional Data Engineer Certified
What you should know about us:
- We are humble, hungry, and smart. We solve big problems, serve lots of clients, and are entirely committed to delivering transformative outcomes.
- We are team players, deeply dedicated to the mission of the organization, and to helping everyone around us be successful.
- We compensate well, rewarding performance that delivers positive outcomes for our clients and ensuring incentives are aligned to achieve our goals.
- Our leaders work hard, serving as shining examples of what it means to live out our values. They are servant leaders, helping their teams to be successful in all possible ways.
- We have a great benefits package including unlimited vacation, significant 401k contributions, and several opportunities to develop yourself.
- We pride ourselves in having the best talent in the industry and hope that you're up for the challenge!
What our team members say about us:
- "I love our true empathy and concern for our clients, it's very rare and appreciated. It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization like this."
- "I learn something new every single day, and I feel like I'm a part of building an organization that has legs. I appreciate that I'm consistently humbled by the talent and caliber of our team."
- "The culture of the company is amazing, and the climate of my team is great. The benefits that employees are offered are better than competitors, and the one-on-one presence that my team lead gives is extremely beneficial to me."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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