Google Cloud Platform Architect

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Google Cloud Platform Architect,

We are seeking a seasoned GCP Engineer at the Associate Director level to lead cloud transformation initiatives, drive presales engagements, and architect scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud migration, VMware, GCVE, GKE, and a strong understanding of networking and security. This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on technical skills and the ability to engage with clients, estimate solutions, and lead delivery teams.

Desired Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud engineering.
• Proven experience in GCP architecture, cloud migration, and presales.
• Hands-on expertise with VMware, GCVE, and GKE.
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security.
• Experience in effort estimation, proposal writing, and client engagement.
• GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect) preferred.

An ideal candidate should possess:

Presales & Solutioning

• Lead client conversations to understand business requirements and translate them into GCP-based solutions.
• Develop proposals, solution architectures, and effort estimations for cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to support RFPs, RFIs, and client presentations.

Cloud Engineering & Migration

• Architect and implement cloud migration strategies from on-premise or other cloud platforms to GCP.
• Design and deploy solutions using Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical leadership during migration and modernization efforts.

Infrastructure & Security

• Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Implement best practices in network architecture, firewall policies, IAM, and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application, data, and security architects.
• Stay current with GCP innovations and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Location and way of working:

• Base location: Pan India
• This profile involves occasional travelling to client locations.
• Hybrid is our default way of working. Each domain has customized the hybrid approach to their unique needs.

Your role as a Architect / Associate Director

At Deloitte India, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society, and make an impact that matters.

In addition to living our purpose, managers across our organisation:

• Develop self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, share knowledge and experiences with others, and act as a strong brand ambassadors
• Understand objectives for clients and Deloitte, align own work to objectives and set personal priorities
• Seek opportunities to challenge self
• Collaborate with others across businesses and borders to deliver and take accountability for own and team results
• Identify and embrace our purpose and values and put these into practice in their professional life
• Build relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders

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