GCP Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC seeks a hands-on GCP Architect to own the overall cloud solution architecture and technical direction in a fast-paced project. You will design cloud-native solutions using GCP PaaS, guide engineering on security, scalability, and deployment, and identify opportunities to leverage Vertex AI and native services.

Collaboration with frontend/backend teams is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, shaping the initial demo and driving technical decisions that

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing solutions using GCP-native PaaS / managed services.
• Strong cloud solution architecture experience.
• Experience with Google Cloud AI capabilities/services.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall GCP solution architecture and technical direction.
• Design a cloud-native architecture using GCP PaaS and managed services.
• Identify opportunities to use Google Cloud AI services within the solution.
• Guide the engineering team on GCP architecture, integration, security, scalability, and deployment considerations.
• Recommend GCP-native approaches rather than relying on generic container-based solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to help deliver the initial demo.

Skills

GCP experience

Cloud architect

GCP AI

System integration

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Terraform

Apigee

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:

US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

• Own the overall GCP solution architecture and technical direction.
• Design a cloud-native architecture using appropriate GCP PaaS and managed services.
• Identify opportunities to use Google Cloud AI services within the solution.
• Guide the engineering team on GCP architecture, integration, security, scalability, and deployment considerations.
• Recommend GCP-native approaches rather than relying primarily on generic container-based solutions.
• Collaborate with consulting and application teams as the frontend/backend requirements become clearer.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to help deliver the initial demo.

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing solutions using GCP‑native PaaS / managed services.
• Strong cloud solution architecture experience.
• Experience working with Google Cloud AI capabilities/services.
• Experience designing integrations between cloud services and applications.
• Ability to provide hands‑on technical leadership in a fast‑moving project.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred / Relevant GCP Experience

Candidates with practical experience across several of the following would be particularly relevant:

• Vertex AI / Generative AI on Google Cloud
• Cloud Run
• Cloud Functions
• API Gateway / Apigee
• Pub/Sub
• Cloud Storage
• BigQuery
• Cloud SQL / Firestore
• IAM and service accounts
• Secret Manager
• Cloud Logging / Cloud Monitoring
• Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure as Code

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.