About the position

As a Google Cloud Architect at CNTXT, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and management of cloud-based infrastructure and applications specifically on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and create effective solutions that ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our GCP-based systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Google Cloud architecture, DevOps, and strong communication skills.

Principal duties

• Develop and maintain an understanding of Google Cloud Platform, its services, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business requirements and contribute to the development of scalable and efficient GCP-based solutions.
• Assist in the design, development, and deployment of GCP infrastructure and applications, leveraging services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, and Cloud Functions.
• Contribute to ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of GCP infrastructure by implementing industry standards and best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar technologies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of GCP-based systems and applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitLab.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Google Cloud architecture and multi-cloud strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to other team members and share knowledge across the organization.
• Participate in pre-sales and post-sales activities, including client meetings, presentations, and proposal development, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in architecture with a 2+ years focus on Cloud Platform.
• Strong knowledge of GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions, and other related services.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or similar technologies.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitLab.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.