GCP Solution Architect, Cloud Platform

DataArt
London, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Security Continuous Integration Data Governance DevOps High-Level Architecture Identity and Access Management Information Lifecycle Management PostgreSQL Cloud Services
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Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Cloud Monitoring Snowflake Grafana Multi-Cloud HybridCloud Apigee Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloud Migration Software Coding Service Stack Databricks

Job description

Position overview: We are looking for a GCP Solution Architect who can guide complex cloud transformation initiatives with a focus on cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization. You will define architectural standards, align engineering teams with business objectives, and ensure cloud environments are secure, compliant, and scalable, without requiring hands-on coding. Technology stack: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Azure, GCP Cloud Adoption Framework, IAM, VPC Service Controls, Organization Policies, Databricks, PostgreSQL, dbt, Snowflake, Apigee, CI/CD pipelines, and FinOps practices.

  • Responsibilities: Define scalable and resilient cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design cloud solutions using structured adoption frameworks
  • Translate business requirements into clear architecture blueprints
  • Develop migration strategies, roadmaps, and cost aware planning models
  • Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and progress to stakeholders in a clear manner
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise governance, compliance, and security standards
  • Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the lifecycle
  • Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, compliance teams, and engineering groups
  • Guide adoption of modern cloud architecture patterns and best practices
  • Support improvements in cloud maturity, scalability, and operational efficiency

Requirements

Do you have experience in Solution architecture?, * Requirements: Experience working as a Lead or Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments

  • Strong experience designing cloud architectures and infrastructure solutions
  • Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform including landing zones, resource hierarchy, and organizational structure
  • Understanding of cloud security principles including identity management and governance frameworks
  • Experience defining high level architecture blueprints aligned with business strategies
  • Knowledge of data governance practices including data lifecycle management and access control
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial environments
  • Experience working with multi cloud environments including AWS and Azure
  • Familiarity with tools such as Databricks, PostgreSQL, dbt, Snowflake, and Apigee
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments

  • Nice to have: Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies
  • Exposure to hybrid cloud implementations
  • Experience supporting enterprise scale cloud migration programs
  • Familiarity with observability tools and cloud monitoring solutions

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