Sonata Software

Experience : 8+ years (minimum 3 years on GCP).Employment Type : Full-time / Contract.Job Summary :We are looking for an experienced Google Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Apigee API Management, GCP Cloud Networking, and provisioning/managing AI services such as Vertex AI, Veo V3, and Speech-to-Text/Text-to-Speech APIs.The ideal candidate will architect and provision scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on GCP, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across cloud modernization and AI initiatives.Key Responsibilities :Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure :- Experience in managing GKE, Cloud Run, and serverless services.- Design and implement robust, scalable architectures on Google Cloud Platform (Landing zone).- Lead infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or gcloud CLI.- Ensure secure and efficient network design using VPC, subnetworks, load balancers, Cloud NAT, VPNs, and Interconnects.- Implement IAM, service accounts, org policies, and VPC Service Controls for secure operations.API Management (Apigee) :- Design and deploy secure, scalable API proxies and developer portals using Apigee Edge/Hybrid/X.- Configure policies for traffic management, authentication, quota, caching, and transformation.- Integrate Apigee APIs with backend systems and monitoring/logging frameworks.AI/ML Services Provisioning :- Provision and manage Vertex AI components such as models, endpoints, pipelines, notebooks, and Feature Store.- Enable and manage Veo V3 (GCP video generation model) including access, quotas, and inference usage and ImageGen.- Configure and monitor Speech-to-Text / Text-to-Speech services for real-time and batch processing.- Ensure IAM roles, service enablement, and usage tracking for AI services.Automation & DevOps :- Automate infrastructure and service provisioning using IaC (Terraform, YAML, gcloud SDK).- Support CI/CD pipeline integration for application and model deployments.- Enable observability using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Error Reporting.Governance & Optimization :- Implement cost control mechanisms, usage quotas, and budget alerts.- Conduct periodic architecture reviews to ensure security, scalability, and compliance.- Document architecture, processes, and provisioning steps clearly for operational transparency.Required Skills :- 3+ years of hands-on experience in GCP architecture, provisioning, and deployment.- Strong expertise in Apigee API Gateway design, deployment, and lifecycle management.- Deep knowledge of GCP networking and security best practices.- Experience provisioning and managing Vertex AI, Veo V3, and Speech APIs on GCP.- Proficiency in Terraform, gcloud CLI, and service account/IAM configuration.- Good understanding of monitoring, logging, and billing optimization in GCP.Preferred Qualifications :- GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification (required or in-progress).- Experience working in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.- Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to lead client conversations. (ref:hirist.tech)