Job Description

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect

Remote We are seeking a seasoned Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to partner with product teams in the automotive domain, guiding them through application migration and modernization from on-premise data centers to GCP. This role requires strong consulting skills, architectural leadership, and hands-on experience with large-scale modernization programs, with an added focus on leveraging Cloud-Native Architecture and GenAI to accelerate transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Modernization : Assess legacy applications (Struts/JSF/Liberty WAS,.NET/Classic ASP, Mainframes, COTS, MS-SQL, Oracle) and define target state architectures on GCP.
• Cloud Adoption Leadership : Drive consistent GCP adoption across 1500+ applications spanning multiple business units.
• Consulting Engagement : Collaborate with product teams to evaluate workloads, estimate cloud costs, and support execution of modernization strategies.
• Thought Leadership : Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and frameworks to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership and product teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud strategy.
• Governance & Standards : Establish architectural patterns, guardrails, and reusable assets to accelerate adoption.
• Execution Support : Partner with engineering teams during migration and modernization phases to resolve technical challenges.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• GCP Expertise: Deep knowledge of core GCP services (Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL, PubSub, MemoryStore, GCS, Networking, IAM etc.).
• Application Modernization Experience: Proven track record in modernizing legacy applications across diverse technology stacks.
• Cloud-Native Architecture: Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices, containerized workloads (Kubernetes/GKE), serverless solutions, and event-driven architectures.
• Architectural Mindset: Ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures in cloud environments.
• Consulting Skills: Strong client-facing communication, advisory, and presentation skills.
• Large-Scale Programs: Experience leading or contributing to enterprise-wide cloud adoption journeys.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Automotive Domain Knowledge : Familiarity with industry-specific applications and modernization challenges.
• Cost Optimization : Experience in estimating and optimizing cloud spend for large portfolios.
• DevOps & CI/CD : Exposure to modern engineering practices supporting cloud-native delivery.
• GenAI Enablement : Experience leveraging Generative AI (e.g., Vertex AI, LLMs) to accelerate application modernization, automate assessments, and enhance developer productivity.
• Change Management : Ability to influence organizational adoption of new technologies and practices.

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