GCP Solution Architect, Cloud Platform

About the Position

We are looking for a GCP Solution Architect who can guide complex cloud transformation initiatives with a focus on structured cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization. You will define architectural standards, align engineering teams with business objectives, and ensure cloud environments are secure, compliant, and scalable without requiring hands on coding.

About the Project

The project focuses on guiding large scale cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives with an emphasis on structured and secure environments. You will contribute to building robust cloud foundations, enabling scalable architectures, and aligning multi cloud strategies with long term business goals.

About the Team

You will work in a cross functional environment involving architects, engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders. The collaboration model focuses on aligning enterprise architecture goals with engineering execution while maintaining strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define scalable and resilient cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design cloud solutions using structured adoption frameworks
• Translate business requirements into clear architecture blueprints
• Develop migration strategies, roadmaps, and cost aware planning models
• Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and progress to stakeholders in a clear manner
• Ensure alignment with enterprise governance, compliance, and security standards
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the lifecycle
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, compliance teams, and engineering groups
• Guide adoption of modern cloud architecture patterns and best practices
• Support improvements in cloud maturity, scalability, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Experience working as a Lead or Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments
• Strong experience designing cloud architectures and infrastructure solutions
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform including landing zones, resource hierarchy, and organizational structure
• Understanding of cloud security principles including identity management and governance frameworks
• Experience defining high level architecture blueprints aligned with business strategies
• Knowledge of data governance practices including data lifecycle management and access control
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial environments
• Experience working with multi cloud environments including AWS and Azure
• Familiarity with tools such as Databricks, PostgreSQL, dbt, Snowflake, and Apigee
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments
• Fluent English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies
• Exposure to hybrid cloud implementations
• Experience supporting enterprise scale cloud migration programs
• Familiarity with observability tools and cloud monitoring solutions

Technologies

Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure, GCP Cloud Adoption Framework, IAM, VPC Service Controls, Organization Policies, Databricks, PostgreSQL, dbt, Snowflake, Apigee, CI CD pipelines, FinOps practices