GCP Cloud Architect

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Location

Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, Brigewater, NJ, New York,NY

About the role you're considering

Capgemini is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in GCP services, have experience with cloud migrations, and be adept at building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures tailored to business needs.

Your role

• Develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure cloud designs.
• Define architecture blueprints, best practices, and cloud standards for deployment.
• Assess existing systems, workloads, and data to determine cloud migration strategies.
• Design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure to GCP.
• Optimize resource utilization during migration to ensure minimal downtime and cost efficiency.
• Lead the setup and configuration of GCP environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling.
• Leverage tools like Stackdriver for observability, logging, and monitoring.
• Design cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
• Ensure data protection, encryption, and secure network configurations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product teams, to align cloud architecture with business goals.
• Conduct architectural reviews, present proposals, and lead discussions with stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide team members on GCP best practices and emerging technologies.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to:
  - Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and App Engine
  - BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow
  - Pub/Sub and Cloud Functions
• Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
  - Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
  - Experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
• Cloud Architecture and Migration Experience
  - Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
  - Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.

Key Mandatory Skills:

• Migration experience to GCP cloud, creating blueprints & best practices
• Architecture & Design for Data BigQuery, DataFlow, Cloud Pub/Sub
• Experience on Data Governance & industry regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of core GCP services such as IAM, GKE, cloud Storage, Networking
• Hands-on knowledge on IaaC build using Terraform and DevOps principles

Preferred Skills

• GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or GitOps.
• Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).
• Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP) are a plus.

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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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