Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect : Key Responsibilities:

Design and architect end-to-end solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for enterprise applications and workloads

Lead cloud strategy discussions and drive architectural decisions aligned with business goals

Define and implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, scalability, and performance

Provide technical leadership in GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), BigQuery, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, and Cloud Storage

Design and oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager

Drive cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, including on-prem to GCP migrations

Conduct cloud assessments and provide recommendations for optimization and cost-efficiency

Collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and data teams to ensure cohesive architecture

Stay updated on new GCP features and emerging technologies and integrate them into the architecture roadmap

Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers and architects





Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of overall IT experience with 3+ years specifically in designing cloud solutions on GCP
- In-depth understanding of cloud architecture principles, including microservices, serverless computing, container orchestration, and distributed systems
- Hands-on expertise in GCP services: GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.
- Robust knowledge of networking (VPCs, firewalls, load balancing) and cloud security (IAM, encryption, identity management)
- Experience with DevOps and automation tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build)
- Proven experience in designing highly available and disaster-resilient cloud solutions
- GCP Professional Cloud Architect Certification (or equivalent) is required

📌 DevOps Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra Satyam
📍 Chennai