Google Cloud Architect

Job Title: Cloud Systems Architect Google Cloud Platform SME

Location: Eagan, MN / Remote

Duration: Long-term

Required Qualifications:

13 20+ years of relevant IT experience with significant focus on cloud architecture and enterprise infrastructure

Active Google Cloud Associate or Google Cloud Professional Certification (required).

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-scale Google Cloud environments

Experience with one or more of the following: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet

Strong scripting/programming experience using: Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby

Experience integrating Google Cloud solutions with enterprise platforms including Microsoft Technologies, IBM Solutions, Oracle Platforms, Linux Environments, SAP Applications, HP Enterprise Solutions

Required Technical Skills:

Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform):

Expert knowledge of Google Cloud services and architecture

Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions

Strong understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models

Cloud migration, modernization, and governance experience

Cost optimization and cloud operations management.

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure:

Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Integration, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Virtualization Technologies, Enterprise Monitoring and Performance Management, Highly Available Web-Scale Systems

DevOps & Software Delivery:

Agile Methodologies, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD), Test Driven Development (TDD), Infrastructure Automation, Cloud DevOps Practices

Security & Compliance::

Cloud Security Architecture, Risk Management, Security Controls and Governance, SOX Compliance, PCI-DSS Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microservices and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Kafka deployment strategies in enterprise production environments

Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases

Knowledge of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

Experience developing scalable and maintainable solutions using established design patterns

Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills in large-scale enterprise ecosystems

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement enterprise cloud solutions aligned with cloud-native and microservices architectures.

Develop architecture deliverables, solution blueprints, bills of materials, and cost estimates.

Create cloud policies, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures.

Lead cloud adoption initiatives and drive organizational cloud transformation.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks.

Provide technical leadership and guidance across infrastructure and application teams.

Conduct technology evaluations and recommend innovative cloud solutions.

Support compliance, security, and risk management initiatives.

Interface with vendors and project teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards.

Participate in architecture reviews, technical problem-solving, and enterprise SWAT initiatives.

Research emerging cloud technologies and industry trends and provide strategic recommendations.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

Cloud FinOps / Cost Optimization

Enterprise Data Platforms

Advanced Monitoring and Observability

Large-Scale Cloud Transformation Programs

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Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected undeAr federal, state, or applicable local law.