Google Cloud Lead Engineer/Google Cloud Solution Architect

Position: Google Cloud Lead Engineer/Google Cloud Solution Architect

Location: San Jose, CA - Hybrid

Duration: 12+Months with possible extensions

Main skill: Google Cloud Platform Architecture, Microsoft Azure Architecture

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive cloud architecture solutions for infrastructure and applications in Google Cloud Platform.
• Create and maintain reference architectures, guiding principles, and solution building blocks for enterprise cloud adoption.
• Define technology standards and future state roadmaps for cloud services and programmable infrastructure.
• Ensure security is integrated into all cloud architecture solutions through proper design and implementation.
• Lead architectural decisions for Google Cloud Platform implementations while communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and position papers to drive technological improvements and innovation.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Cloud Platform & Product Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Proven experience setting up enterprise-level account structures and security models in Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based delivery models, PaaS offerings, and data integration patterns.
• Experience applying engineering and coding skills in agile environments with DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with IT architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and service management processes (ITIL).
• Demonstrated ability to create technical roadmaps and drive architectural decisions at enterprise scale.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Must be able to work onsite at client's office in San Jose 2-3 days a week.