Google Cloud Architect

Cognizant North America; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Google Cloud Architect to design and manage scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role involves developing multi-cloud strategies, implementing Site Reliability Engineering principles, and driving Infrastructure as Code adoption. The successful candidate will collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment of cloud-native applications. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative cloud solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud strategies and SRE principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption using tools like Terraform.

Skills

GCP Architect

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

Cloud Deployment Manager

Job description

Google Cloud Architect

Location : Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and execute multi-cloud strategies, integrating GCP with other cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Implement and champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles for improved system availability, performance, and monitoring.
• Oversee cloud operations, focusing on automation, monitoring, incident management, and cost optimization across platforms.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption, developing automated provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Establish and enforce robust cloud governance frameworks covering security best practices, compliance requirements, cost controls, and resource tagging across all cloud environments.
• Architect and potentially implement solutions for unified multi-cloud management and visibility, leveraging single control plane technologies where applicable (e.g., Anthos).

Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of cloud-native and hybrid applications.

Key skills : GCP Architect / SRE / IAC

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 5/30/2024

The Salary for this position will be 119,000 to 150,000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.