Google Cloud Solutions Architect

Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation Join to apply for the Google Cloud Solutions Architect - App Innovation role at Slalom. Who You’ll Work With As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. What You’ll Do Act as a hands‑on technical advisor for cloud‑native app development on Google Cloud. Support clients in designing, building, and deploying modern applications and AI‑powered agents using tools such as Agent Development Kit (ADK), Agentspace, Agent2Agent Protocol, Vertex AI and GenAI APIs, Cloud Run, Firestore, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and more. Create and demo working proofs of concept (POCs), reference architectures, and application blueprints tailored to client needs. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for GCP solutions during the sales cycle. Partner with account executives, solution architects, and client stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose tailored cloud solutions. Lead and facilitate technical sales presentations, discovery workshops, and product demonstrations for client prospects. Guide clients through the evaluation of Google services, including architecture, integration, security, and migration considerations. Develop and deliver compelling solution proposals, statements of work, and technical documentation that address client needs and requirements. Collaborate with engineers and consultants to ensure seamless handoff and successful project delivery post‑sale. Stay current with Google Cloud innovations, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform client recommendations. Work flexibly, including virtual, onsite, and possible regional travel up to 50% as needed. What You’ll Bring Demonstrated expertise in selling and supporting GCP solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud‑native application development on Google Cloud. Experience with building intelligent, multi‑agent, or LLM‑augmented applications using relevant SDKs and platforms (e.g., Agentspace, ADK, LangChain, etc.). Proficiency in at least one general‑purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js) and familiarity with API‑first architectures. Knowledge of modern software architecture patterns including event‑driven, serverless, microservices, and real‑time apps. Experience designing and/or supporting production enterprise applications on Google Cloud. Proven experience in technical pre‑sales, solution engineering, or consulting roles within a technology or cloud services environment. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with C‑level executives and technical stakeholders alike. Familiarity with application lifecycle management, DevOps automation, and modern system integration patterns is a plus. Relevant certifications (e.g., Professional Google Cloud Professional Developer, Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Machine Learning Engineer) preferred. About Us Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid‑market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation And Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well‑being‑related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range for Senior Principal is $140,000 to $258,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We will accept applications until July 3rd, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr