Cloud Architect

Role Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Google Cloud PlatformCloud Architect to join our team onsite in New Jersey. In this role, you will drive the design, implementation, and governance of scalable, secure, and observable multicloud solutions. You will engage directly with clients, lead technical presentations, and partner with crossfunctional teams to deliver enterprise-grade architectures across public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead endtoend architecture design and delivery of multicloud solutions (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, onprem)
Architect and implement Anthos, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE/AKS), and a unified Enterprise K8s platform (CaaS)
Define and enforce SSDLC (Secure Software Development Lifecycle) and DevOps processes, integrating security and compliance controls
Design and implement Terraform Enterprise strategies for modular, reusable IaC at scale
Establish observability frameworks: metrics, logs, traces (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Jaeger, Dynatrace, Splunk)
Design robust network, security, backup, and disaster recovery architectures across clouds
Facilitate client workshops, gather requirements, and present solution designs and roadmaps
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and handoff
Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in best practices and design patterns
Willingness to travel to client offices and work onsite both as an individual contributor and as a team lead, collaborating closely with team members

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering
5+ years handson with Kubernetes (design, operations, scaling)
Deep expertise in Anthos and hybrid cloud orchestration
Proven experience designing and implementing Terraform Enterprise for large portfolios
Strong background in DevOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and SSDLC integration
Expertise in observability solutions: PrometheGrafana, Dynatrace, Splunk, distributed tracing
Solid understanding of networking (VPC, VPN, load balancing) and cloud security (IAM, encryption, WAF, zero trust)
Experience with multicloud backup and disaster recovery strategies
Excellent clientfacing skills: workshops, presentations, executive briefings
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities

Preferred Skills:

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Familiarity with Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and API Gateway patterns
Experience with enterprise GitOps (Argo CD, Flux) and policy-as-code (OPA, Gatekeeper)
Understanding of FinOps and cost optimization practices
Prior experience in highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.