Google Cloud (GCP) Architect Job Description Template

The design, delivery, and implementation of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure and solutions are the duties of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) 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.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 (GCP) 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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a related field
• Google Professional Cloud Architect Certified and/or Google Professional Data Engineer Certified

Required Skills and Experience

• 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
• 2+ years of experience using Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 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 automation technologies, Terraform, or Google Cloud Deployment Manager