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Kavaliro lists this GCP Devops Architect opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
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 possess deep technical expertise in GCP services, have experience with cloud migrations, and be adept at building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures tailored to business needs.
This position requires 4 days hybrid onsite at Seattle location.
Your role
Architectural Design and PlanningDevelop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure cloud designs.
Define architecture blueprints, best practices, and cloud standards for deployment.
Cloud Migration StrategyAssess existing systems, workloads, and data to determine cloud migration strategies.
Design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure to GCP.
Optimize resource utilization during migration to ensure minimal downtime and cost efficiency.
Implementation and DeploymentLead the setup and configuration of GCP environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
Performance and Cost OptimizationMonitor and optimize cloud resource usage for performance and cost-efficiency.
Implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling.
Leverage tools like Stackdriver for observability, logging, and monitoring.
Security and ComplianceDesign cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
Ensure data protection, encryption, and secure network configurations.
Stakeholder Collaboration and LeadershipWork closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product teams, to align cloud architecture with business goals.
Conduct architectural reviews, present proposals, and lead discussions with stakeholders.
Mentor and guide team members on GCP best practices and emerging technologies.
Your skills and experience
Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to: Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and App Engine; BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow; Pub/Sub and Cloud Functions
Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
Experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
Cloud Architecture and Migration Experience
Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to articulate and document architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Collaborative mindset to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or GitOps.
Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).
Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP) are a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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