Remote Google Cloud Architect

Description:

• McLaren is seeking a Google Cloud Architect to join a highly skilled Agile team.
• The candidate will work on a major engineering transformation from legacy to modern cloud-native applications.
• This role involves software development, technical design, and architecture, leveraging the native tools and services of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• The architect will be part of a transformative initiative, modernizing legacy systems into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions.
• Responsibilities include adapting and refactoring existing legacy Cobol, DB2, and C++ components to work with GCP-native tools and services.
• The role requires utilizing GCP managed services, such as Apigee, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL (AlloyDB or Postgres alternatives considered).
• The architect will modify and merge SAS programs and Linux shell scripts for data modification and distribution.
• Collaboration with product teams to confirm business or functional requirements is essential.
• The candidate will analyze the impact of technical documentation on development.
• Designing and implementing APIs using microservices, JSON, and JWT for token-based authentication is a key responsibility.
• Ensuring API security with tools like 42Crunch for threat protection and security auditing is required.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3.x, Spring 5.x, and Spring Reactive with JDK 17 is necessary.
• The architect will deploy backend services using GCP Cloud Run and Cloud Load Balancing.
• Caching with GCP Memorystore and monitoring with Cloud Monitoring and Dynatrace will be part of the role.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code using Tekton pipelines and Terraform is expected.
• The candidate will handle logging and analytics with Cloud Logging, Splunk, Adobe Analytics, and Content Square.
• Messaging and streaming with GCP Pub/Sub is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with Google Cloud architecture and technologies such as Cloud Run, Cloud Load Balancing, APIGEE, Cloud Armor, GCP Memorystore, and GCP Pub/Sub is required.
• Experience with Cloud SQL, Postgres, Mongo, and AlloyDB is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, including drafting and refining user stories, is essential.
• Expertise with CI/CD tools, including Cloud Build, GCP Artifact Registry, and GCP Secret Manager, is required.
• Domain experience in Financial Services Operations, Banking Lending, or Auto Finance is necessary.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field is required.
• Preferred experience includes a proven ability to analyze and design technical solutions across multiple applications.

Benefits:

• McLaren offers a leading-edge global technology consulting environment that addresses critical challenges across various industries.
• The company specializes in digital transformation to help businesses optimize operations, accelerate revenue, and achieve scalable outcomes.
• McLaren provides comprehensive managed services, including application maintenance, cybersecurity, platform solutions, and AI-optimized operations.
• The firm emphasizes operational excellence, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient performance.
• McLaren is committed to placing more people from non-traditional backgrounds into sustainable technology careers through partnerships with non-profit technology programs and Veteran organizations.
• The unique recruitment policy allows for the creation of exceptional teams, bringing a broad spectrum of experience to the company.