Google Cloud Solution Architect: Drive Secure, Scalable Cloud

Dimension Data Solutions Limited (Kenya); Nederland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the Netherlands is seeking a Google Solution Architect to partner with DevOps teams and design secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud. You will co-create architectures, educate teams on cost awareness, and develop POCs/MVPs to accelerate innovation.

This role sits in the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) with ~75+ professionals and an international context. Responsibilities include leading cloud onboarding for Google Cloud, guiding secure architectures, optimizing cloud

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, covering both technology and process aspects.
• 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.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Google Cloud

Azure experience

CI/CD

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master degree in IT, Business Management, Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

Virtual Machines

Google Kubernetes Engine

Networking

Storage

Kubernetes

Job description

NTT DATA in the Netherlands is seeking a Google Solution Architect to partner with DevOps teams and design secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud. You will co-create architectures, educate teams on cost awareness, and develop POCs/MVPs to accelerate innovation.

This role sits in the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) with ~75+ professionals and an international context. Responsibilities include leading cloud onboarding for Google Cloud, guiding secure architectures, optimizing cloud