GCP Infrastructure Architect

GCP Infrastructure Architect We are a leading technology solutions provider, committed to delivering innovative and scalable cloud solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced GCP Infrastructure Architect to join our team and lead ongoing Greenfield projects in GCP for one of our customers. Responsibilities: Design and implement robust Cloud architectures using GCP-native services for refactored applications from Data Center environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Develop or migrate CI/CD pipelines from other technologies like Jenkins to GCP Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy services Implement Code Quality gating and metrics in the CI pipelines using tools like SonarQube, Vulnerability Scanners like Veracode, Container scanners like Prisma Cloud etc. Support ongoing application deployments in various GCP environments like Development, Testing, UAT, Preproduction and Production Integrate Akamai with Global Load Balancer to enable phased traffic cutover from Data Center to GCP workloads. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain Terraform code for GCP environment deployments Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to GCP infrastructure and services. Stay updated with the latest GCP features, tools, and best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Working knowledge about Akamai integration is highly desirable Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with GCP architecture and services. Proven experience in GCP cloud foundation build Proficiency in GCP services and concepts such as GKE, Artifact Registry, Cloud Armor, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Bigtable, Cloud Run services, Cloud Functions, Load Balancers, Cloud DNS, Shared VPC, Private Service Connect, Private Google Access, VPC Firewall rules and VPC Peering Excellent understanding of networking, security, and IAM in GCP. Experience with Dynatrace, Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Technical Skills Required: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Stackdriver, Prometheus, and Grafana. Familiarity with Atlassian toolset – JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket Exposure to GCP Data engineering concepts and tools like Data Migration service, Dataflow and Datastream will be a plus. Experience with Apigee API management and microservices architecture. Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, key management, and identity management. Experience with cloud-native application development and serverless architectures. Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization strategies. Experience with hybrid cloud environments Knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPC, VPN, and Partner interconnects. Preferred Skills: GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies Software Technology Inc