GCP Consultant

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and certified Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions. This role demands a blend of strategic thinking, deep technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to cloud architecture and delivery.

Experience & Certification

12+ years overall experience in infrastructure consulting and system design.

3–4 years of hands-on experience architecting solutions using GCP IaaS and GCP-native services.

GCP Certifications (any of the following preferred):

Associate Cloud Engineer

Professional Cloud Architect

Professional Cloud Developer

Core Technical Skills

Google Cloud Services:

Compute Engine (GCE), Kubernetes Engine (GKE), App Engine (GAE), Cloud Storage (GCS)

Cloud SQL, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Resource Manager, Stackdriver, Cloud CDN, Cloud IAM

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Extensive experience with Terraform, Google Deployment Manager, or similar tools

Scripting & CLI Tools:

Proficiency in gcloud, gsutil, kubectl

Cloud Migration Tools:

Familiarity with Velostrata, Sureline, and CloudEndure

Optional (Good to Have):

GSuite Integration

Experience with Big Data & ML tools like BigQuery, BigTable, Dataflow, Dataproc, ML APIs

Key Responsibilities

Architect and deliver robust GCP solutions tailored to client requirements.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution scope, sizing, and cost estimates.

Guide project teams in implementing secure and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Ensure use of best practices and partner technologies within architectural designs.

Drive competency development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Ensure compliance with security, governance, and organizational standards.

Contribute to architectural frameworks, reusable assets, and thought leadership.

Additional Skills & Expectations

Deep understanding of design patterns, performance tuning, and relational/non-relational database design

Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles

Proven ability to lead end-to-end solution delivery, from design to deployment

Experience preparing HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documents

Strong grasp of SDLC, DevOps practices, and modern CI/CD pipelines

Excellent problem-solving, logical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills