Cloud Architect (Google Cloud Platform mandatory)

One of our Clients in the government domain is seeking a Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect to lead our cloud transformation initiatives. Working with a small team of developers and playing a critical role in modernizing our applications, implementing robust data analytics solutions, and exploring the potential of AI/ML to enhance our services.

Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect

5 days Onsite

Columbus, OH

Long Term Contract

This position requires being on-site Monday Friday, hours 7 4, but hours are flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) to support data analytics, application modernization, and AI/ML initiatives. Migrate legacy applications to modern cloud architectures using services like Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), App Engine, and Cloud Functions. Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Big Query, Dataflow, and Dataproc.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models using Vertex AI, including AutoML and custom model training.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across Google Cloud Platform services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and ensure successful project delivery. Stay up to date on the latest Google Cloud Platform technologies and trends.
• Works with IT Architecture staff, CIO, software developers, and IT Managers designing solutions that meet the agency s requirements; assists in the analysis of the solution design s business case; authors portions of the solution business case.
• Assists with planning, configuration, and extension of MS Azure DevOps, V Net, App Service, App Proxy, Pipelines, and other PaaS offerings. Works within Agile principles and methodologies.
• Ensures current and/or future business process flows are defined and documented; conducts detailed alternative analyses and determines end-user requirement(s); consults with end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others; leads design reviews; provides post-production support for applications varying in size, scope, and impact to agency operations.
• Develops pass/fail testing criteria; assesses overall system performance, including optimizing code and identifying and resolving peripheral software/hardware conflicts; finalizes implementation of plans, procedures, and schedules; conducts lessons learned (testing perspective) and coordinates improvements to enterprise testing processes; understands technical environments and impacts on software execution to identify environmental components to be reviewed for adequacy.

Required Skills:

• 9+ years experience with software design, architecture, and software development lifecycle methodologies, including modernizing legacy applications and application performance, profiling, and tuning.
• 5+ years of Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) expertise.
• Core Services: Proficiency in Compute Engine, GKE, App Engine, Cloud Functions, Big Query, Dataflow, Dataproc, Vertex AI.
• Advanced Skills: Experience with Cloud SQL, Apigee, API Gateway, security tools (IAM, Security Command Center), networking services (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing), Terraform, or Deployment Manager.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutions.

Certification:

• A Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer is strongly preferred.