Senior Google Cloud Architect at NTT Ltd.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Google Cloud for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior Google Cloud Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing and may be required to implement complex cloud-based solutions that meet client’s business and technical requirements.
• This role supports and influences sales teams by providing deep expertise in cloud computing technologies and architectures ensuring the effective design, deployment and operation of our cloud-based systems to meet client needs.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, and will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
• This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Stay current with Google Cloud services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Architect and implement end-to-end Google Cloud solutions tailored to client and internal project needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client and ensure technical solutions will accomplish the client's objectives.
• Designs and architects’ cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability.

Required Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Google Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
• Strong knowledge of Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration (GKE).
• Advanced familiarity with IaC tools and frameworks on hybrid or multi-cloud environments such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).