Google Cloud Platform Architect
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Contract
2 weeks ago
Key skills
CAIMLAnalyticsBigQueryGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesServerlessGKEIAMCloud RunPub/SubCloud BuildVertex AICI/CDMentoring
About this role
Position: Google Cloud Platform Architect
Location: Onsite Austin, TX (Only local)
Looking 14+ years of experience
Experience Requirements14+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience.5+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform preferred).Proven experience in the following areas:Cloud transformation strategies and modernization roadmaps.Enterprise DevOps transformation.Enterprise-wide governance, security, and compliance frameworks.Technical due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.Mentoring solution architects and technical leads.Collaborating with C-level executives and board-level stakeholders.Technical SkillsGoogle Cloud Platform & Infrastructure ManagementDeep expertise in Google Cloud Platform enterprise services and multi-project architecture:Google Cloud Resource Manager and Google Cloud Organizations.Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Terraform and Google Cloud Deployment Manager.Expertise in security, governance, and compliance:Google Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, Google Cloud Audit Logs, and Organization Policy Service.Data, DevOps, & ComputeEnterprise data and analytics platforms:BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.DevOps and CI/CD practices:Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy.Workload design and deployment:Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Cloud Run.Networking & ModernizationHybrid cloud and networking:Cloud VPN and Cloud Interconnect.Application & Migration Strategies:Application modernization (monolith to microservices).Containerization and serverless architectures.Migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting).Cost optimization and performance tuning.Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)Experience with Big 4 consulting firms or large system integrators.Knowledge of emerging technologies:AI/ML using Vertex AI.IoT architectures and platforms.Experience with industry-specific regulatory frameworks across multiple domains.Relevant Google Cloud Platform Certifications:Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.