Google Cloud Platform Architect (GDC Edge Architect/Engineer)

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

GCP
Anthos
GKE
and GDC

Job Details

Hi,

We have a very urgent requirement for Google Cloud Platform Architect (GDC Edge Architect/Engineer). Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested.

Please see the job details below.

Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Architect (GDC Edge Architect/Engineer)

Job Type: Full Time

Location: US-IL-Chicago; US-WA-Seattle

About the job you re considering

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Solution Architect with deep expertise in Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDC Edge), networking, and Kubernetes (GKE). This role is ideal for professionals who can design, deploy, and optimize edge-native solutions that bring cloud capabilities to on-premises and remote environments.

This position requires local or relocation to Chicago, IL and work hybrid onsite.

Your role

  • Hands on experience as Architect and implement edge computing solutions using Google Distributed Cloud Edge, including Anthos, GKE, and GDC hardware.
  • Design hybrid cloud-edge architectures that support low-latency, high-availability workloads across distributed environments.
  • Hands on experience in deployment of GKE clusters on edge hardware and integrate with centralized Google Cloud services.
  • Configure and optimize networking and security for edge environments, including VPNs, VPCs, and service meshes.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of edge workloads.
  • Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship on edge computing best practices and Google Cloud Platform-native solutions.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot edge workloads using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, and Grafana.

Your skills and experience

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with 2+ years of Google Cloud Platform edge computing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and container orchestration.
  • Deep understanding of networking concepts: routing, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and service discovery.
  • Experience with Anthos, Cloud Run for Anthos, and GDC Edge hardware.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) is an added advantage
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevSecOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure).
  • Experience with on-premises edge deployments in industries like retail, manufacturing, or telecom.
  • Knowledge of data sovereignty, compliance, and offline resilience strategies.

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