Principal Cloud Architect

Overview Location: Raritan, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Google Cloud environment. This role is a critical intersection of infrastructure, DevOps, and FinOps, requiring a candidate who can not only build robust and scalable cloud solutions but also drive cost efficiency and a culture of financial accountability. The ideal candidate will be a technical visionary with a strong business acumen, capable of aligning our cloud strategy with our overarching business objectives. Responsibilities Design and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Create the architecture and conduct implementation of core GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, database, data analysis services, and security. Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud governance framework, including policies and best practices for security, compliance, and cost optimization. Collaborate with application and data teams to create end-to-end cloud solutions that meet business and technical requirements. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on emerging cloud technologies, trends, and innovation opportunities. DevOps and Automation Design and implement sophisticated CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment of applications and infrastructure. Champion the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform to manage cloud resources. Architect and manage containerization and orchestration solutions using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and automation across all stages of the development lifecycle. Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance. FinOps and Cost Management Develop and implement a comprehensive FinOps strategy to ensure financial accountability for cloud spending. Analyze cloud consumption and provide actionable insights to optimize costs while maintaining performance. Collaborate with finance, product, and engineering teams to foster a culture of cost-awareness and responsible cloud usage. Lead efforts to right-size resources, leverage cost-saving pricing models (e.g., committed use discounts), and implement automated cost-control measures. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in computer science is preferred. 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or a similar role. Proven hands-on experience in designing and building solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code with tools such as Terraform. In-depth knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Google Cloud Build. Demonstrated experience with cloud cost management and optimization (FinOps). Excellent understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr