GCP Enterprise Cloud Architect

GCP Enterprise Cloud Architect – Capgemini Capgemini is seeking an experienced Enterprise 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. This full‑time position is based in Seattle, WA and requires the candidate to be local or willing to relocate. Responsibilities 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. Skills & Experience Extensive hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager. Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads. Cloud architecture and migration experience, including designing cloud‑native and hybrid solutions. Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data. 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. Life at Capgemini Flexible work Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parental leave Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation Social well‑being benefits like subsidized back‑up child/elder care and tutoring Mentoring, coaching and learning programs Employee Resource Groups Disaster Relief About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55‑year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Equal Opportunity Employer Capgemini is an equal opportunity employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary Range Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range for this role is $101,300–$230,790. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. 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