Overview
Hybrid
$85 - $95
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Terraform
GCP
cloud
architecture
IAC
Infrastructure as Code
Job Details
Title: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect
Location: San Jose CA- Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months+
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of cloud solutions. You will play a key role in driving cloud transformation initiatives, designing secure and scalable architectures, and ensuring best practices across infrastructure, security, and cost management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and deliver highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services.
- Lead end-to-end cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, execution, and optimization of applications and infrastructure.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define cloud strategy, roadmaps, and architectural standards aligned with business goals.
- Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies that leverage cloud-native capabilities.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar, enabling automated and repeatable deployments.
- Implement and enforce security best practices, IAM policies, network configurations, and compliance controls.
- Provide guidance on cost optimization, performance tuning, and service reliability.
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments across environments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services.
- Strong experience in cloud migration, architecture design, and cloud-native application development.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks (Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitOps).
- Understanding of cloud security, networking, monitoring, and governance principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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