Senior Cloud Architect (GCP) - Application & Mainframe Modernization - Remote Work

BairesDev; Portugal; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

USD or local currency compensation

Home office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave, vacations and holidays

Global Top 1% talent network

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect (GCP) to lead modernization of applications and mainframe-class systems by migrating to Java, Go, or .NET on GCP.

You will design end-to-end cloud architectures, guide client-facing engagements, and collaborate with global engineering teams in a fully GCP-based environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cloud architecture with GCP.
• Expert in modernizing legacy/mainframe systems to Java/Go/.NET on cloud.
• Data architecture on GCP including BigQuery and pipelines.
• Client-facing consulting or professional services background.
• Experience with AI engineering practices and spec-driven design.
• Strong requirements gathering and test-driven design skills.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead application modernization efforts, re-architecting legacy and mainframe-class systems into Java, Go, or .NET on GCP.
• Design end-to-end cloud architecture solutions supporting modernization initiatives.
• Guide requirements gathering and validate solutions with client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams within a fully GCP-based environment.

Skills

GCP cloud architecture

Application modernization

Data architecture on GCP

Client-facing delivery

AI engineering practices

Requirements gathering

Test-driven design

English proficiency

Job description

Senior Cloud Architect (GCP) - Application & Mainframe Modernization at BairesDev

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

In this role, you'll lead application modernization initiatives, re-architecting legacy and mainframe-class systems into modern cloud platforms as part of an AI-driven mainframe modernization practice. Where legacy COBOL systems are converted into specs and regenerated in Java, Go, or .NET on GCP, your senior architectural judgment ensures these transformations are sound, scalable, and business-aligned. This is your opportunity to lead high-stakes modernization engagements, pairing deep GCP platform expertise with the stakeholder-level communication needed to justify why these systems matter.

What You'll Do:

• Lead application modernization efforts, re-architecting legacy and mainframe-class systems into Java, Go, or .NET on GCP.
• Design end-to-end cloud architecture solutions supporting modernization initiatives.
• Guide requirements gathering and validate solutions with client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams within a fully GCP-based environment.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture with GCP.
• Deep expertise in application modernization, re-architecting legacy or mainframe-class systems into Java, Go, or .NET on modern cloud platforms.
• Strong background in data architecture on GCP including BigQuery and data pipeline design.
• Consulting or professional services background with project-based, client-facing delivery experience.
• Experience with AI engineering practices such as harness engineering or spec-driven design.
• Strong requirements gathering skills.
• Experience with test-driven design.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice to have:

• Mainframe or COBOL domain familiarity.
• Experience with DORA metrics.
• QA discipline and practices.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.