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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GCP Solutions Architect - **Company:** Valtech - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, BigQuery, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Systems, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Sql Optimization, Large Language Models, Software Security, HybridCloud, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Devsecops, Apache Beam - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20f21e1248e3af29 ## About the Role * United States citizenship with the ability to work from the United States, required to meet customer and compliance requirements * Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification required * 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, cloud engineering, or enterprise architecture * Strong hands-on experience with software development, including object-oriented programming (such as Python, Java, or C++) * Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise cloud solutions * Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as: * IAM * Cloud Armor * Security Command Center * Chronicle * Strong understanding of cloud-native security principles, DevSecOps, and regulatory compliance, including frameworks such as GDPR and HIPAA * Hands-on experience with core GCP data services, including: * + BigQuery, including advanced SQL, performance tuning, and BigQuery ML * + Dataflow / Apache Beam, including batch and streaming pipelines * + Pub/Sub and event-driven architecture * Hands-on experience architecting and deploying AI solutions on GCP, including, * Demonstrated experience building AI-driven and agentic solutions in production, including: * + LLM application development * + RAG architectures * + Structured and unstructured data pipelines * Experience integrating AI systems with enterprise IT environments, including authenticated APIs, legacy data systems, and secure corporate infrastructure * Strong stakeholder management, written communication, and presentation skills * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience * Ability to travel within the US 25-30% as needed for client delivery Nice to have qualifications * Experience supporting public sector, government, education, or highly regulated environments * Experience with structured enterprise architecture practices, especially for hybrid cloud and on-premises-to-cloud migration roadmaps * Deep knowledge of cloud services across: * + Compute * + Storage * + Networking * + Kubernetes and containerization * Experience with large-scale migrations, modernization efforts, or cloud transformation programs * Ability to engage effectively with both technical stakeholders and executive leaders * Familiarity with enterprise technology evaluation, governance, and solution planning processes * Strong curiosity and adaptability when working with emerging technologies, methodologies, and cloud-native solutions ## Description We are seeking a GCP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud solutions within a public sector environment. 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