Senior Google Cloud Architect

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Google Cloud for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior Google Cloud Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing and may be required to implement complex cloud-based solutions that meet client's business and technical requirements.

This role supports and influences sales teams by providing deep expertise in cloud computing technologies and architectures ensuring the effective design, deployment and operation of our cloud-based systems to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, and will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Stay current with Google Cloud services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Architect and implement end-to-end Google Cloud solutions tailored to client and internal project needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client and ensure technical solutions will accomplish the client's objectives.
• Designs and architects' cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability.

Required Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Google Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
• Strong knowledge of Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration (GKE).
• Advanced familiarity with IaC tools and frameworks on hybrid or multi-cloud environments such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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