GCP Cloud Architect

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,082 - 193,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Capgemini is looking for a GCP Cloud Architect in Chicago, IL, to lead the design and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GCP services, strong knowledge in cloud migrations, and the ability to build secure, scalable cloud architectures. This role encompasses developing best practices, conducting architectural reviews, and mentoring team members on GCP operations. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary of $82,082 - $193,440 are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with GCP services like Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and best practices.
• Proven cloud architecture design and migration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services.
• Translate business requirements into scalable cloud designs.
• Define architecture blueprints and standards for deployment.

Skills

GCP services expertise

Cloud migration experience

IaC tools knowledge

Microservices architecture

Cloud networking

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes Engine

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Job description

GCP Cloud Architect

Capgemini is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in GCP services, have experience with cloud migrations, and be adept at building scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud architectures tailored to business needs.

Location

Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, Bridgewater, NJ, New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.

• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure cloud designs.

• Define architecture blueprints, best practices, and cloud standards for deployment.

• Assess existing systems, workloads, and data to determine cloud migration strategies.

• Design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure to GCP.

• Optimize resource utilization during migration to ensure minimal downtime and cost efficiency.

• Lead the setup and configuration of GCP environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.

• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage for performance and cost‑efficiency.

• Implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and auto‑scaling.

• Leverage tools like Stackdriver for observability, logging, and monitoring.

• Design cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.

• Ensure data protection, encryption, and secure network configurations.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product teams, to align cloud architecture with business goals.

• Conduct architectural reviews, present proposals, and lead discussions with stakeholders.

• Mentor and guide team members on GCP best practices and emerging technologies.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to :- Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and App Engine - BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow - Pub/Sub and Cloud Functions

• Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager. Experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads.

• Cloud Architecture and Migration Experience. Proven experience designing cloud‑native and hybrid solutions. Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.

Key Mandatory Skills

• Migration experience to GCP cloud, creating blueprints & best practices

• Architecture & Design for Data BigQuery, DataFlow, Cloud Pub/Sub

• Experience on Data Governance & industry regulations.

• In‑depth knowledge of core GCP services such as IAM, GKE, cloud Storage, Networking

• Hands‑on knowledge on IaC build using Terraform and DevOps principles

Preferred Skills

• GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).

• Experience with multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or GitOps.

• Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).

• Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP) are a plus.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including but not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non‑negotiable benefits package to all regular, full‑time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Disclaimers and Equal Opportunity Statement

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.