GCP Architect
thinkbridge ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 4+ years
This is a remote position.
About thinkbridge
thinkbridge is how growth-stage companies can finally turn into tech disruptors. They get a new way there – with world-class technology strategy, development, maintenance, and data science all in one place. But solving technology problems like these involves a lot more than code. That’s why we encourage think’ers to spend 80% of their time thinking through solutions and 20% coding them. With an average client tenure of 4+ years, you won’t be hopping from project to project here – unless you want to. So, you really can get to know your clients and understand their challenges on a deeper level. At thinkbridge, you can expand your knowledge during work hours specifically reserved for learning. Or even transition to a completely different role in the organization. It’s all about challenging yourself while you challenge small thinking
thinkbridge is a place where you can:
- Think bigger – because you have the time, opportunity, and support it takes to dig deeper and tackle larger issues.
- Move faster – because you’ll be working with experienced, helpful teams who can guide you through challenges, quickly resolve issues, and show you new ways to get things done.
- Go further – because you have the opportunity to grow professionally, add new skills, and take on new responsibilities in an organization that takes a long-term view of every relationship
thinkbridge…there’s a new way there. ™
What is expected of you?
As part of the job, you will be required to
- Design and implement cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
- Lead and contribute to the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), focusing on best practices and innovation.
- Engage directly with clients to consult on cloud adoption strategies and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex GCP, CCoE, and cloud-related issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the organization.
- Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends
- Design, deliver and refine cloud services consumed across IaaS, and PaaS GCP services.
- Research and identify the right tools and technology stack based on scalability, latency, and performance needs.
- Assess technical feasibility by building rapid PoCs, and finding technological solutions for gaps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and operations to deliver robust cloud solutions.
- Prepare and present regular reports on cloud infrastructure status, performance, and improvements.
- Be well-versed in taking teams from legacy to modern architecture in production.
- Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and achieve results amidst constraints.
- Participate in an on-call rotation willingness to participate in escalated issues as required.
If your beliefs resonate with these, you are looking at the right place!
- Accountability – Finish what you started.
- Communication – Context-aware, pro-active and clean communication.
- Outcome – High throughput.
- Quality – High-quality work and consistency.
- Ownership – Go beyond.
Requirements
Must-Have:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
- Deep expertise in Google Cloud services, including Compute Engine and Cloud Storage.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills for effective client interactions and team collaboration
- Understanding and experience working with GCP services (Network/IAM/Organization /Project Structure/Security/Monitoring/Logging/compute/storage/Caching) solutions
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including VPC, subnetting, VPN, DNS, and load balancing.
- Deep understanding of GCP services including Kubernetes Engine, Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Big Query, Pub/Sub, and others.
- Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
Benefits
- Remote First
- Flexible work hours
- No loss of pay for pre-approved leaves.
- Family Insurance
- Quarterly in-person Collaboration Week –WWW