Cloud Platform Architect (GCP)

Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB & PAD); Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the confectionery industry is looking for a GCP Platform Architect to enhance their cloud capabilities across various functions. This key role involves designing secure and scalable cloud solutions with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GCP and cloud-native technologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Benefits

Best-in-class training and development

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven track record in designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies.
• Leadership skills in cloud adoption and driving impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of GCP solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders to define cloud strategies.
• Establish best practices for cloud architecture.
• Provide mentorship to team members.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Kubernetes

BigQuery

Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Python

Java

Go

Cloud security

Cost management

Performance optimization

Technical leadership

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that enhance our analytics capabilities across various business functions, including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development.

This role is transformation-funded and therefore has an expected end date of 31st December 2026.

What are we looking for?

• A seasoned technical leader with 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a proven track record of designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience in implementing best practices for cloud security, cost management, and performance optimization, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in driving cloud adoption and delivering impactful projects that align with business objectives with the right architecture and component infrastructure.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of GCP solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps that support analytics initiatives.
• Establish best practices for cloud architecture, including governance, security, and operational excellence, while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their cloud skills.
• Engage with external partners and vendors to evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance our GCP capabilities and drive business value.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.