Google Cloud Platform Architect

Job#: 3012647

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. We are currently seeking a Google Cloud Platform Architect on behalf of our client.

Position: Google Cloud Platform Architect

Location: 50-70% on-site in New York City (Travel will be paid for if not currently in New York City)

Duration: Contract-to-hire (will be converting this individual to a full-time Apex Consultant quickly)

Pay Rate: $90-130/hr on w2 basis (no c2c, no sponsorship provided)

Position Overview:

Apex is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based data and analytics solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services, data architecture principles, and modern analytics frameworks to enable scalable, secure, and high-performance environments.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and solution architect on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) technologies, guiding client stakeholders through design decisions, tradeoffs, and migration strategies.
• Compare and contrast Azure and Google Cloud Platform capabilities (cost, performance, compliance, analytics/AI) to support informed decision-making.
• Lead the architecture, design, and migration approach for client workloads into Google Cloud Platform, including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios.
• Lead the greenfield build of modern data platforms that enable analytics, AI, and agentic solutions on Google Cloud Platform by developing architectures that leverage Google Cloud Platform services to support use case specific requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance on cloud-native services (BigQuery, BigTable, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Looker, Vertex AI, etc.) as well as security, networking, and governance.
• Contribute to the Energy & Utilities practice and Technology & Experience Discipline by developing methodologies, accelerators, and best practices for Google Cloud Platform adoption in regulated utility environments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees a plus).
• 8+ years of work experience, including at least 3+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud data and analytics architectures, including batch and streaming data pipelines, data warehouses (BigQuery), and AI/ML services (Vertex AI, Agentspace).
• Ability to objectively evaluate Azure vs. Google Cloud Platform tradeoffs inclusive of Databricks deployments
• Proven success leading large-scale cloud migrations or greenfield platform builds (design through implementation).
• Familiarity with regulatory/compliance frameworks relevant to utilities (e.g., NERC CIP, data residency, security standards).
• Possess at least one Google Cloud Professional certification: Data Engineer, Cloud Database Engineer, Cloud Architect, Machine Learning Engineer
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to document technical architecture and explain approach and rational to technical resources.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed (up to 50-75% annually).

Nice to have:

• Experience working with large, regulated utilities (familiarity with NERC CIP, PSC, and related compliance requirements).

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Training and Development Programs
• 401k
• Referral Program

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.