Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Technical Architect
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility available)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: $alary (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Technical Architect with 10-15 years of experience in infrastructure architecture, DevOps, and cloud engineering. This is a critical, client-facing role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and resilient GCP solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy, solution delivery, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement GCP-based infrastructure solutions leveraging best practices in scalability, performance, and security.
• Drive end-to-end architecture across compute, storage, networking, and cloud-native services.
• Lead DevOps practices, building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including junior developers and business stakeholders, to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and compliance requirements.
• Stay current with emerging GCP technologies, patterns, and trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Mandatory Skills (Hands-On Expertise Required)
• Infrastructure Architecture, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering.
• Advanced expertise with Terraform (reusable modules, remote state, and workspaces).
• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and architectural patterns.
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for automation and integration.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with Kubernetes or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Preferred Skills
• Experience with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC).
• Strong understanding of Cloud IAM, RBAC, and Workload Identity Federation for secure cross-service authentication.
• Background in cloud security, including encryption, firewall policies, VPC design, and service accounts.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of mission-critical cloud architecture initiatives while collaborating with a forward-thinking team. You will be empowered to influence strategy, mentor others, and deliver impactful solutions at enterprise scale.
