Google Cloud Architect

Aviato Consulting Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Best Place to Work awards 2025/2026

Google Cloud Partner of the Year 2026

Job summary

Aviato Consulting Pty Ltd is seeking a Google Cloud expert for a 3-6 month engagement in Melbourne. You will work with ex-Googlers to design and implement cloud architectures, guide clients through Google Cloud and AI journeys, and participate in architecture reviews to ensure best-in-class solutions.

Candidates should have 5+ years on Google Cloud, a Google Cloud Certification, Terraform IaC experience, and a strong client-centric mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and implementing solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• A Google Cloud Certification is a must-have.
• Client-centric approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles, especially Terraform.
• Eagerness to learn and stay at the forefront of cloud innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with diverse clients, translating business needs into Google Cloud architectures.
• Guide clients on their Google Cloud or AI journey as a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to technical reviews, code reviews, and architecture assessments to ensure high-quality solutions.

Skills

Google Cloud

Terraform

Client focus

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Job description

Aviato Consulting, founded by ex-Googlers, specializes in high-end Google Cloud solutions. We combine deep technical expertise with the open, fun engineering culture of Google - minus the bureaucracy. We are proud winners of the Best Place to Work awards in 2025 and 2026 and Google Cloud Partner of the Year 2026.

What's in it for you?

• Build the "Next" Tech: Working heavily on AI, you will be using the newest of tech from Google to solve our customers problems.
• Elite Engineering Culture: Work alongside ex-Googlers and cloud experts. We prioritize clean code, high-velocity shipping, and technical excellence over politics.
• Pure GCP Playground: You get full access to the Vertex AI ecosystem (Gemini 3 Pro/Flash, Vector Search, Agent Engine) to build enterprise-grade solutions.
• Verified Happiness: Join a team objectively recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for two years running. We take culture as seriously as we take our architecture.
• ESOP: Share in our success with our employee option plan

Role Description

• Collaborate closely with diverse clients, understanding their business needs and translating them into cutting-edge technical architectures using Google Cloud.
• Work as a trusted advisor, guiding our clients on their Google Cloud or AI journey.
• Contribute to our culture of continuous improvement by participating in technical reviews, code reviews, and architecture assessments, ensuring the highest quality solutions for our clients.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Proven Google Cloud Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience building and implementing solutions on Google Cloud Platform. A Google Cloud Certification is a must-have.
• Client-Centric Approach: A passion for understanding client needs and building strong, collaborative relationships.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: A knack for tackling complex challenges with a results-oriented mindset.
• IaC Familiarity: Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Eagerness to Learn: A passion for technology and a desire to stay at the forefront of cloud innovation.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with data architecture, big data environments, and ETL pipelines.
• Terraform Guru
• SAP Exposure

Note - The Role is currently for a 3 to 6 months contract and with a possible conversion to a full-time role.