GCP Cloud, AIMl & data Architect

Persistent Systems; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced GCP Architect to design and manage cloud strategies for client projects in Mumbai, India. The role focuses on scalable, secure GCP infrastructures with emphasis on AI/ML and data platforms.

Responsibilities include leading cloud migrations, optimizing costs, and establishing enterprise-wide cloud guidelines, with collaboration across IT and security teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in cloud architecture or systems engineering.
• Experience with identity management and networking segmentation in GCP.
• Experience leading large-scale network migrations to GCP.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef).
• Expertise in GCP services and cloud security design.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Create and maintain cloud strategy for enterprise systems.
• Evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software for efficiency and cost.
• Lead adoption of new cloud technologies and best practices.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Enterprise architecture

Security & IAM

Networking fundamentals

Cloud strategy

Tools

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Job description

We are a trusted Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world including 14 of the 30 most innovative US companies, 80% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our growth trajectory continues, as we achieved the milestone of $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate and reported $255.56M in revenue in Q2 FY23, representing 40.2% year-over-year growth. In addition, we’ve onboarded over 3,000 new employees in the first half of our fiscal year, bringing our total employee count to over 22,000 people located in 18 countries across the globe. We’re also pleased to share that Persistent has been included in three indices of the National Stock Exchange in India- the Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, and the Nifty Midcap Liquid 15. Throughout this market leading growth, we’ve maintained strong employee satisfaction - over 94% of our employees approve of the CEO and 89% would recommend working at Persistent to a friend.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced GCP Architect to maintain and manage our client's cloud computing strategy. You will build and oversee cloud systems, working with stakeholders to improve cloud infrastructure performance. Should have good experience on AI-ML and Data side.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP.
• Create and maintain a cloud strategy.
• Evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
• Identify the best cloud architecture solutions.
• Lead the adoption of new cloud technologies and establish best practices.
• Design cloud infrastructures for 24/7 environments.
• Design and implement IaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Develop enterprise cloud guidelines and automations.
• Oversee all aspects of the GCP environment.
• Implement systems to manage cloud costs, scalability, and redundancy.
• Manage and monitor cloud-based applications and services.
• Collaborate with IT security and other teams to ensure best practices.
• Provide thought leadership related to GCP and cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture or systems engineering.
• Experience with identity management and networking segmentation in GCP.
• Experience leading large-scale network migrations to GCP.
• Experience on AI-ML, Gen AI and Data side.
• Experience establishing technical strategy and architecture at the enterprise level.
• Experience with third-party networking products.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, or Terraform).
• Expertise in GCP services.
• Knowledge of security, identity, and access management.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and security design.
• Knowledge of network topologies, load balancing, and segmentation.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.