GCP Architect

Internal Audit Connections Ltd
Reading, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google BigQuery
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Fault Tolerance
Identity and Access Management
Python
Machine Learning
Network Segmentation
Cloud Services
Migration Manager
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Load Balancing
Cloud Monitoring
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
OSS/BSS
Terraform
Serverless Computing
Docker

Job description

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect with a strong background in telecommunications (OSS/BSS) to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Design & Planning: Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures for OSS systems (e.g., network inventory, fault & performance management, service assurance) using GCP services such as GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.Cloud Migration Strategy: Lead migration of legacy/on-prem OSS applications to GCP with minimal downtime and data loss.Security & Compliance: Implement robust security practices, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation, aligned with telecom standards.Performance & Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for efficiency using Cloud Monitoring and Logging tools.Integration & Automation: Enable seamless integration across OSS/BSS and third-party systems; drive automation using Terraform and IaC best practices.Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions; provide GCP best practice guidance.Disaster Recovery: Design and implement DR and business continuity strategies with multi-region deployments.Innovation: Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, serverless) to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Skills & ExperienceDeep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, VPC, IAM, Load Balancing).Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (IaC).Proficiency in Docker & Kubernetes.Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, or similar).Solid understanding of networking, cloud security, and data management.Proven experience designing and implementing GCP solutions.Extensive exposure to telecom technologies (RAN, Core, IP Transport).Experience working in OSS/BSS environments and telecom operational processes (fault & performance management). Why Join Us?Opportunity to lead large-scale telecom cloud transformation programsWork with cutting-edge GCP technologiesCollaborative and innovation-driven work environment Interested candidates can apply or reach out directly to discuss further.

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