Google Cloud Solution Architect

NTT Netherlands B.V.; Nederland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, in the Netherlands, seeks a Google Solution Architect to partner with DevOps teams, designing secure, scalable Google Cloud architectures and driving cost awareness. You will co-create architectures, develop POCs/MVPs, and advance cloud adoption within the Cloud Center of Excellence.

You’ll lead cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, mentor DevOps teams, and remove roadblocks. You’ll join a large international, multi-disciplinary group focused on architecture, automation, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Proficient in Google Cloud (must-have); Azure knowledge is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and using IaaS services (VMs, GKE, networking, storage).
• Experience with PaaS: Web Apps, managed databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, Databricks.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Engineering and coding experience in agile environments.
• Experience in large international organizations or with global service providers.
• Bachelor’s/Master degree in IT, Business Management, Computer Science or Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, with a focus on Google.
• Educate DevOps teams to design compliant, secure, and scalable cloud architectures.
• Act as a consulting partner to remove roadblocks and align cloud milestones.
• Represent the Cloud Center of Excellence as an ambassador for DevOps teams.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and optimize cloud spend.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies; be hands-on when needed.
• Collaborate with the CCoE product owner to enhance customer experience.
• Contribute to cloud architecture reviews for cloud-native and hybrid apps.
• Support automation improvements, including CI/CD pipelines and IaC.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Google Cloud

Azure knowledge

CI/CD collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master degree in IT, Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

Virtual Machines

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Web Apps

Databricks

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Kubernetes

Data Lake

Job description

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive. Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Your day at NTT DATA As Google Solution Architect, you act as a trusted partner and consultant to DevOps teams, helping them design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You support their journey by co-creating architectures, sharing knowledge, aligning on joint milestone planning, educating teams on cloud cost awareness, and developing Proof of Concepts (POC’s) or Minimum Viable Products (MVP’s) to accelerate innovation and validate approaches. This role sits within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), whose mission is to deliver a scalable, reliable, and automated cloud platform. The team enables efficient and sustainable cloud adoption across the company, maximizing value realization, mitigating risks, and supporting business growth through innovation in cloud technologies. You will support DevOps teams in designing and deploying solutions on the Google platform. You will be working in the CCoE team, an international, multi-disciplinary team consisting of approximately 75+ highly motivated professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, covering both technology and process aspects. Your main focus will be Google.
• Educate and guide DevOps teams in designing the company's compliant, secure, and scalable cloud architectures tailored to their needs.
• Act as a consulting partner to DevOps teams, helping them achieve their objectives and remove roadblocks throughout their cloud journey.
• Serve as the main point of contact for DevOps teams and represent the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) as an ambassador.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and educate teams on strategies to manage and optimize cloud spend.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies and be hands‑on when needed to validate solutions or accelerate adoption.
• Identify service gaps and collaborate with the CCoE product owner to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Contribute to the design and review of cloud architectures for cloud‑native and hybrid applications.
• Support DevOps teams in improving automation capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Document the solution design and all other relevant information.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Proficient in Google Cloud (must-have); experience with Microsoft Azure is a strong plus.
• Hands‑on experience designing, configuring, and using IaaS services such as Virtual Machines, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), networking, and storage.
• Skilled in designing and implementing PaaS solutions including Web Apps, managed databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, and Databricks.
• Proficient in working with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex application deployment scenarios.
• Engineering and coding experience applied in agile development environments.
• Proven track record in technical architecture design, solution definition, and managing change and risk.
• Experience working in large, international organizations or with global service providers.
• Bachelor’s/Master degree in IT, Business Management, Computer Science or Electronics.

Skills and experience

• Passionate about driving innovation and adopting new technology solutions.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self‑starter who can operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing mindset.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills, capable of articulating and promoting solutions clearly.
• Team‑oriented with demonstrated leadership capabilities in cross‑functional environments.
• Proficient in creating clear, structured, and high‑quality documentation.
• Delivers high‑value, actionable advice based on accurate interpretation of stakeholder needs.
• Communicates ideas effectively in both individual and group settings, adapting language to the audience and providing constructive feedback.

Accelerate your career with us. Your career here is about believing in yourself and taking on great opportunities and new challenges. It’s about growing your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for the future. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to grow your career within our great global team.

Workplace type: Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.