Remote Google Cloud Architect

Description:

• Egen is a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company with a data-first mindset, focused on leveraging advanced technology platforms like Google Cloud and Salesforce.
• The role involves developing and communicating robust architecture principles that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
• The candidate will establish and enforce architectural standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability across all data and AI solutions.
• Responsibilities include driving the design and implementation of cutting-edge data and AI solutions and accelerators.
• The position requires staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends, advocating for innovative solutions that enhance the technical landscape.
• The candidate will provide guidance and mentorship to foster career growth and skill development for future architects.
• A supportive and collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and architectural knowledge will be created.
• The role oversees the end-to-end delivery process, ensuring that data and AI solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Collaboration with project teams to address architectural challenges and optimize system performance is essential.
• The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Clear communication of complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is required.
• The role involves identifying and mitigating architectural risks associated with key/complex engagements.
• Compliance with data governance, security, and privacy regulations in all architectural decisions is necessary.
• The candidate will assist pre-sales teams with architectural strategy and review for new opportunities.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect, with a preference for Google Cloud experience.
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures in applications and data platforms is required.
• The candidate should be adept at technical communication to both technical and non-technical customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of Security and Networking in GCP, including IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls, is essential.
• The candidate must be skilled in articulating, architecting, and implementing cloud-native technologies on the Google Cloud Platform, such as Cloud Storage, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Pub/Sub.
• Experience in infrastructure automation through Terraform is required.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile/iterative methodologies is necessary.
• The candidate should have experience with CI/CD frameworks, including an understanding of GitOps approaches.

Benefits:

• Egen is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Egen welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodations during the selection process.
• Candidates are encouraged to advise the talent acquisition team if they require accommodations during the interview process.