Senior Google Cloud Architect

Required Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with at least 5 years in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven expertise in GCP services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, IAM, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native application architectures, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices.

2. Certifications:
• Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer are highly preferred.

3. Development and Scripting Skills:
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages like Python, Go, or Java.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Deployment Manager.

4. Security and Compliance:
• Deep knowledge of cloud security principles, including encryption, identity management, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

5. Leadership and Communication:
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

6. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting and performance tuning complex systems.