Google Cloud Platform Solution Architect

Main skill set: Google Cloud Platform, Migration, Adoption, Consulting, Google vertex, , DevOps/SRE, Assessment of existing landscape and Application Implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities: -

• At least 11 years of Information Technology experience.
• Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud architecture with a focus on Google Cloud Platform, including infrastructure, applications, and data solutions.
• At least 10 years of IT experience in technology consulting, architecture, design, building and operations of IT applications and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to design pragmatic solutions for existing challenges and establish robust foundations for future growth.
• Lead the creation of Google Cloud Platform adoption strategies, including portfolio transformation, platform architecture, and operational frameworks.
• Collaborate with business consultants and domain specialists to define and execute cloud transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice on Google Cloud Platform services selection, architecture patterns, and technology adoption.
• Develop and present end-to-end cloud adoption processes across conceptualization, delivery, and operations. Also demonstrate proven experience in building compelling business cases for cloud transformation,
• leveraging TCO and ROI models for Global 2000 clients.
• Define target IT portfolio states aligned with business objectives and Google Cloud Platform best practices.
• Evaluate current landscapes and design pragmatic transformation roadmaps to achieve future-state architecture.
• Establish technical standards and guidelines aligned with Google s Well-Architected Framework.
• Identify emerging Google Cloud Platform technologies and ensure they add measurable value to the IT ecosystem.
• Offer leadership and governance during implementation, ensuring compliance with reference architecture and standards.
• Hands-on experience and ability to mentor teams on core Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, IAM, and Security Command Center.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor teams on Google Cloud Platform architecture, tools, and modern practices (DevOps, SRE), fostering adoption of new ways of working.
• Ability to work in a technology agnostic manner across custom, packaged and data applications.
• Strong understanding of multiple industry domains, their business processes, and IT rationalization approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in AWS or Azure for multi-cloud expertise.
• Familiarity with AI/ML services on Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, BigQuery ML).
• Experience with Kubernetes (GKE), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Hands-on knowledge of Anthos for hybrid/multi-cloud deployments and Security Command Center for compliance.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through publications, articles, blogs, or active participation in technical forums in relevant areas would be highly desirable.