What are the responsibilities and job description for the GCP Architect position at Cognizant?
Location :- Remote
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Cloud Architect (GCP POD)
(Top 5 Keywords or skills)
Skill Proficiency
Years of Experience
Basic Knowledge
Medium
Expert
GCP Architecture & Design
5-8
X
Cloud Infrastructure & Multi-Cloud Services (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS)
5-8
X
Cloud Migration & Modernization
5-8
X
Cloud Security & IAM
5-8
X
Cloud DevOps & Automation (Terraform / CI/CD)
5-8
X
The Salary for this position will be 130,000-145000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Cloud Architect (GCP POD)
- Designs and oversees end to end cloud architecture aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Defines cloud strategy, reference architecture, standards, security models, and best practices.
- Evaluates, recommends, and implements cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across multiple cloud platforms.
- Conducts cloud readiness assessments and drives cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
- Works closely with stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure scalable, secure, cost efficient cloud solutions.
(Top 5 Keywords or skills)
Skill Proficiency
Years of Experience
Basic Knowledge
Medium
Expert
GCP Architecture & Design
5-8
X
Cloud Infrastructure & Multi-Cloud Services (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS)
5-8
X
Cloud Migration & Modernization
5-8
X
Cloud Security & IAM
5-8
X
Cloud DevOps & Automation (Terraform / CI/CD)
5-8
X
The Salary for this position will be 130,000-145000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.