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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Architect at Salt Lake City - **Company:** Business Networks International, Inc. - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Terraform, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=832755959e94af23 ## About the Role * 8+ years of IT experience with 3-5 years in cloud architecture/consulting roles * Strong hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform * Experience working in client-facing consulting engagements * In-depth knowledge of: * GCP Compute: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run * Data & Analytics: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL * Networking & Security: VPC, IAM, Load Balancing, KMS * Strong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and microservices * Infrastructure as Code using Terraform * Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills, * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification * Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments * Exposure to regulated industries (Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Government, Telecom) * Experience with DevSecOps, SRE, or FinOps practices Soft Skills * Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and measurable impact. * Hands-on leader who balances technical depth with team empowerment. * Strong collaborator, capable of influencing at all organizational levels. * Committed to building ethical and responsible AI systems. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCP Solution Architect with strong expertise in design and architecture on Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building fault-tolerant, scalable solutions for multiple clients and will be responsible from sales to delivery pitch. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying cloud native solutions and also mentor existing team members on multiple initiatives that are in different stages of implementation)., * Act as a trusted advisor to clients on cloud strategy, architecture, and modernization * Lead client workshops to assess current-state architecture and define future-state GCP solutions * Translate business objectives into cloud-native and hybrid GCP architectures * Provide architectural governance and ensure adherence to client standards Solution Architecture & Delivery * Design end-to-end GCP architectures covering compute, data, networking, security, and DevOps * Define cloud migration and modernization approaches (re-host, re-platform, re-architect) * Architect solutions using GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, VPC, IAM, and related services * Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (security, performance, resilience, cost) * Review designs, code, and infrastructure for quality and best practices Presales & Thought Leadership * Support presales activities including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal responses * Contribute to RFPs/RFIs, architecture decks, and client presentations * Provide technical leadership during bid pursuits and client demos * Contribute to cloud accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices Governance, Security & Optimization * Define IAM models, security controls, logging, monitoring, and compliance frameworks * Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines * Drive cost optimization (FinOps) and operational excellence * Support audits, security reviews, and production readiness ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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