GCP GKE Solution Architect - Managing Solution Architect

• GCP / GKE owns the end-to-end architecture of cloud-native application solutions on Google Cloud Platform, with a primary focus on application architecture and modernization, supported by strong expertise in Kubernetes (GKE).
• The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with client advisory, governance, and team enablement.
• Architecture Ownership: Define and govern target architectures, non-functional requirements, and technology trade-offs across application, data, integration, and platform layers.
• Application Modernization (Core Focus): Design microservices-based systems (Java, Node.js, Python), REST APIs, event-driven architectures, and guide cloud migration (re-platforming, refactoring, re-architecting).
• GCP & GKE Architecture: Architect scalable, secure GKE platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud integrations using Pub/Sub and messaging.
• Client Advisory: Translate business needs into architectural roadmaps, lead design reviews, support pre-sales, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Governance & Enablement: Establish standards and reusable patterns, mentor architects and tech leads, and drive architectural consistency across programs.

• Senior candidate with 15 plus years related experience
• A senior architect with strong GCP hands-on experience, deep application architecture background.
• Architect-level Kubernetes knowledge, experience with APIs, data (BigQuery, Cloud SQL), messaging, and exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps.
• The role demands leadership across multiple teams, client-facing communication, and ownership of architectural outcomes-not just implementation.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$88544 - $207,401.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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