Cloud Architect (GCP)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a GCP Cloud Architect for a 6-month engaging opportunity in London. The role involves leading migrations from Azure to Google Cloud, requiring in-depth expertise in cloud technologies and organizational change management. This position offers a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading migrations from Azure to GCP.
• Certified across Google Cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Azure service architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud migration processes and organizational impacts.
• Develop migration documentation and strategic plans.
• Guide assessments with Google and partner stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Migration

GCP Expertise

Azure Knowledge

Cost Modelling

Education

Google Cloud Certification

Job description

Job Description

Title: GCP Cloud Architect

Day Rate: £600 - £750pd (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6 Months

Based: Hybrid/London - can be remote for the right candidate!

Required Experience:

• Proven experience leading end-to-end migrations from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with deep expertise in GCP.
• Certified across Google Cloud technologies, ideally in a subject matter expert (SME) or leadership capacity, capable of guiding assessments with Google and partner stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Azure and its service architecture, with the ability to map and refactor Azure workloads effectively for GCP.
• Experience managing organisational impacts of cloud migration, including retraining, restructuring, and process change.
• Expert in GCP cost modelling and assessment, able to estimate migration costs and advise on potential savings and trade-offs.
• Able to develop and deliver migration documentation, strategic plans, and recommendations during the initial 12-week preparation phase, including pilot initiatives if required.

If you think you hit the mark, please apply or email me [e-mail]