Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect

Colt Technologies, LLC
yesterday

Role details

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

Job location

Tech stack

Google App Engines
Backup Devices
Bash
Google BigQuery
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Cloud Storage
Computer Security
Computer Programming
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Github
Identity and Access Management
Internet Protocol
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Python
Key Management
Powershell
Cloud Services
Zero Trust Network Access
TCP/IP
Software Vulnerability Management
Wide Area Networks
Data Logging
Network Switches
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Load Balancing
Cloud Platform System
Cloud Monitoring
System Availability
Multi-Cloud
HybridCloud
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Build Server
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Gitlab
Kubernetes
OSS/BSS
Hardware Infrastructure
Cloud Migration
Cloud Optimization
Terraform
Open Network Automation Platform
Docker
Jenkins
Microservices

Job description

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Define cloud strategy, architecture principles, governance, and best practices.
  • Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premise infrastructure to GCP.
  • Design cloud-native solutions using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.
  • Build resilient networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, DevOps, and Application teams.
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Architect CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation strategies.
  • Ensure cloud solutions comply with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
  • Design disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability solutions.
  • Optimise cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout project delivery.
  • Produce high-quality architecture documentation, HLDs, LLDs, and design decisions.
  • Support production environments and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform, cloud-native architecture, networking, security, automation, and modern data platforms within large enterprise environments. Previous experience in the Telecommunications industry is highly desirable., Required Skills & ExperienceGoogle Cloud Platform

  • 8+ years of Cloud Architecture experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Google Compute Engine
  • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Functions
  • Cloud Storage
  • BigQuery
  • Pub/Sub
  • Cloud SQL
  • Cloud Spanner
  • Cloud Monitoring
  • Cloud Logging
  • Cloud IAM
  • VPC Networking
  • Load Balancing

Cloud Architecture

  • Enterprise Cloud Architecture
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Multi-Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Migration
  • Landing Zone Design
  • Cloud Governance
  • Security Architecture
  • Identity & Access Management
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery

DevOps & Automation

  • Terraform
  • GitHub/GitLab
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
  • Jenkins
  • Cloud Build

Programming/Scripting

  • Python
  • Bash
  • PowerShell (desirable)

Networking

  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • VPN
  • Cloud Interconnect
  • Load Balancing
  • Firewalls
  • Zero Trust Networking

Security

  • IAM
  • Secrets Management
  • Encryption
  • Security Best Practices
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Compliance Frameworks

Telecom Experience

Candidates should ideally have experience working within Telecommunications environments, including exposure to:

  • Telecom OSS/BSS platforms
  • Network Transformation
  • SD-WAN
  • MPLS
  • IP Networks
  • Optical Networks
  • Carrier Services
  • Network Automation
  • Large-scale Infrastructure Programmes

About the company

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to join a leading telecommunications organisation, Colt Technology Services, on an Outside IR35 contract. This role will be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions, defining cloud architecture standards, and leading cloud transformation initiatives across mission-critical telecom platforms.

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