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Job Title: Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) DevOps Architect
Location: Seattle, WA
Duration: Fulltime - Hybrid
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Google Cloud Platform DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). The ideal candidate will be adept at architecting secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud environments, leading cloud migration strategies, and mentoring teams on Google Cloud Platform best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative approach to align cloud architectures with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design: Create scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
- Cloud Migration: Develop strategies for migrating workloads and data to Google Cloud Platform while minimizing downtime and ensuring cost efficiency.
- Implementation: Set up Google Cloud Platform environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity solutions. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud performance and costs using Google Cloud Platform tools like Stackdriver. Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling solutions.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce IAM best practices, ensure encryption, secure network configurations, and meet regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
- Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional collaboration, conduct architectural reviews, mentor team members, and stay updated on emerging Google Cloud Platform technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, DNS, Interconnect).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
- Experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration.
- Proven experience in cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Google Cloud Platform Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, Data Engineer).
- Multi-cloud architecture experience.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitOps).
- Knowledge of AI/ML services on Google Cloud Platform.
- Security certifications (CCSP, CISSP).