Cloud Architect

You are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the Google Cloud environment. This role is a critical intersection of infrastructure, DevOps, and FinOps, requiring you to build robust and scalable cloud solutions while driving cost efficiency and a culture of financial accountability. As the ideal candidate, you should be a technical visionary with a strong business acumen capable of aligning the cloud strategy with overarching business objectives. - **Infrastructure Architecture**: - Design and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Create the architecture and conduct implementation of core GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, database, data analysis services, and security. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud governance framework, including policies and best practices for security, compliance, and cost optimization. - Collaborate with application and data teams to create end-to-end cloud solutions that meet business and technical requirements. - Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on emerging cloud technologies, trends, and innovation opportunities. - **DevOps and Automation**: - Design and implement sophisticated CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment of applications and infrastructure. - Champion the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform to manage cloud resources. - Architect and manage containerization and orchestration solutions using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run. - Drive a culture of continuous improvement and automation across all stages of the development lifecycle. - Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance. - **FinOps and Cost Management**: - Develop and implement a comprehensive FinOps strategy to ensure financial accountability for cloud spending. - Analyze cloud consumption and provide actionable insights to optimize costs while maintaining performance. - Collaborate with finance, product, and engineering teams to foster a culture of cost-awareness and responsible cloud usage. - Lead efforts to right-size resources, leverage cost-saving pricing models (e.g., committed use discounts), and implement automated cost-control measures. **Qualifications**: - **Required Qualifications**: - Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Masters degree in computer science is preferred. - 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or a similar role. - Proven hands-on experience in designing and building solutions on Google Cloud Platform. - Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code with tools such as Terraform. - In-depth knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). - Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Google Cloud Build. - Demonstrated experience with cloud cost management and optimization (FinOps). - Excellent understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. - **Preferred Qualifications**: - MS and BS in Computer Science - Google Professional Cloud Architect or other relevant GCP certifications. - Experience with multi-cloud environments. - Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Go. - Experience with Agile process and related tools for software development. - Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. - Capable to quickly adapt to new environments. - Solution and detail oriented. - FinOps Certified Practitioner certification is a plus.,