What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect/ GCP position at Pyramid Technology Solutions?
Position: Google Cloud Lead Engineer/Google Cloud Solution Architect
Location: San Jose, CA - Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months with possible extensions
Main skill: Google Cloud Platform Architecture, Microsoft Azure Architecture
Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive cloud architecture solutions for infrastructure and applications in Google Cloud Platform.
- Create and maintain reference architectures, guiding principles, and solution building blocks for enterprise cloud adoption.
- Define technology standards and future state roadmaps for cloud services and programmable infrastructure.
- Ensure security is integrated into all cloud architecture solutions through proper design and implementation.
- Lead architectural decisions for GCP implementations while communicating impacts to stakeholders.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and position papers to drive technological improvements and innovation.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience as a Cloud Platform & Product Architect with deep expertise in GCP environments.
- Proven experience setting up enterprise-level account structures and security models in Google Cloud.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-based delivery models, PaaS offerings, and data integration patterns.
- Experience applying engineering and coding skills in agile environments with DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with IT architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and service management processes (ITIL).
- Demonstrated ability to create technical roadmaps and drive architectural decisions at enterprise scale.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Must be able to work onsite at client's office in San Jose 2-3 days a week.