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GCP DevOps Architect
Seattle, WA
by Search Group SolutionsComputer Software
Job Description
Description
We are seeking an experienced GCP DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GCP services, experience with cloud migrations, and a strong track record of building scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures tailored to business needs. This position requires 4 days hybrid onsite in Seattle, WA. Your Role
We are seeking an experienced GCP DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GCP services, experience with cloud migrations, and a strong track record of building scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures tailored to business needs. This position requires 4 days hybrid onsite in Seattle, WA. Your Role
- Architectural Design and Planning
- Develop cloud solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.
- Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable cloud designs.
- Define architecture standards, best practices, and deployment blueprints.
- Cloud Migration Strategy
- Assess existing systems and design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure.
- Execute migrations to GCP with minimal downtime and optimized resource use.
- Ensure cost efficiency during and after migrations.
- Implementation and Deployment
- Set up and configure GCP environments including VPCs, IAM, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
- Partner with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
- Performance and Cost Optimization
- Monitor and optimize resource usage for performance and cost.
- Design high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling solutions.
- Use observability tools like Stackdriver for monitoring, logging, and alerting.
- Security and Compliance
- Design architectures with strong security and compliance foundations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Implement IAM best practices, encryption, and secure networking.
- Ensure governance and regulatory requirements are met.
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Work with engineering, operations, and product teams to align solutions with business goals.
- Lead architectural reviews and present solutions to stakeholders.
- Mentor team members on GCP and DevOps best practices.
Job Requirement
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Technical Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with GCP services: Compute Engine, GKE, App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions.
- Solid knowledge of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
- Proficient in IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
- Experience with microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
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Architecture & Migration
- Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
- Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.
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Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to document and explain architecture trade-offs clearly.
- Strong collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.
- GCP certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer).
- Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud experience.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitOps).
- Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).
- Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP) a plus.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, mental health, well-being programs)
- Retirement programs (401k, stock ownership)
- Paid time off, holidays, parental leave
- Family-building support (adoption, surrogacy, fertility preservation)
- Backup child/elder care, tutoring, and mentoring programs
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Inclusive employee groups and development programsYour Skills and Experience
- Technical Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with GCP services: Compute Engine, GKE, App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions.
- Solid knowledge of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
- Proficient in IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager).
- Experience with microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
- Architecture & Migration
- Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
- Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to document and explain architecture trade-offs clearly.
- Strong collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Technical Expertise