Job Title : GCP Solution Architect
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type : Onsite
Experience : 10 Years to 12 Years
Shift Timings : 6 PM to 3 AM IST
Job Overview
Zion Cloud Solutions (ZCS) is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud (GCP) Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of cutting-edge Google Cloud solutions for our clients. This role combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver innovative solutions tailored to diverse industries, including Public Sector clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with AI/ML technologies, technical presales, and a proven ability to engage with C-level executives.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Design and Architecture
- Design and document secure, scalable, and cost-efficient GCP architectures, including AI/ML and Big Data workloads.
- Develop solutions leveraging GCP services such as Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Anthos.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards, compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, NIST), and customer objectives.
- Implementation and Delivery
- Provide technical leadership for GCP implementation, including migrations, modernizations, and optimizations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools.
- Oversee the integration of GCP AI/ML models and workflows to meet specific client needs.
- Technical Pre-Sales
- Act as a trusted advisor during technical presales engagements, understanding client pain points and crafting tailored solutions.
- Develop and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept for GCP solutions.
- Assist in creating proposals and responding to RFPs/RFIs with a focus on technical capabilities.
- Client Engagement and Consulting
- Work with Public Sector and enterprise clients to gather requirements, develop strategies, and drive GCP adoption.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, to influence cloud strategies.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to enable client teams.
- AI and Machine Learning Expertise
- Leverage GCP AI/ML services, such as Vertex AI and AutoML, to design intelligent solutions.
- Guide clients on integrating AI/ML into their business processes for automation and advanced analytics.
- Support the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions tailored to customer use cases.
- Leadership and Governance
- Define architectural standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for GCP solutions.
- Mentor team members and contribute to the growth of ZCS s Google Cloud Practice.
- Ensure project delivery meets business objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years in designing and implementing GCP solutions.
- Expertise in GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), BigQuery, Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
- Strong experience with AI/ML technologies and integrating them into cloud solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
- Experience in Public Sector engagements, with a solid understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
- Proven ability to engage and influence C-level executives and technical stakeholders.
- Google Cloud Professional Architect certification.
Preferred
- Familiarity with multi-cloud strategies and integrating GCP with AWS and Azure.
- Technical presales experience, including building proofs of concept and crafting technical proposals.
- Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Go, or Java.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
Key Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
Why Join ZCS