Google Cloud Architect

Amaze Systems; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider is seeking a Subject Matter Expert on Google Cloud to lead the migration of legacy applications to GCP. Candidates must have over 15 years in IT with strong architecture experience. Responsibilities include developing cloud solutions, managing CI/CD pipelines, and presenting recommendations to executive stakeholders. A Google Professional Cloud Architect certification is required. This role is based in Issaquah, Washington, offering competitive compensation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT, including strong customer-facing architecture and service delivery experience.
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy enterprise applications to Google Cloud (GCP).
• 4+ years in application architecture domains such as software development, cloud computing, distributed systems, or infrastructure.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience architecting and operating cloud solutions, with GCP as the primary platform.
• 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role (executive and engineering audiences).
• Certified Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Google Cloud services.
• Lead the end-to-end migration of applications from legacy platforms to GCP.
• Build application modernization roadmaps using Java and C#.
• Develop and govern CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Cloud Build.
• Present architecture recommendations and designs to customers and executives.
• Document solution blueprints, migration strategies, architecture standards.

Skills

GitHub (PRs, branching, collaboration)

Apigee API Management

Google Professional Cloud Architect certification

IAM, encryption, load balancing, enterprise networking (VPC, Cloud Interconnect)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Google Cloud (GCP) services, architecture patterns, and migration strategy. Leverage Google Cloud technologies to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, efficient, cost-effective, highly available, and flexible solutions that drive business objectives. Proficient in enterprise cloud strategy, solution design, workload migration approaches, deployment and orchestration, optimization, and architectural best practices. Familiarity with the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework is a key requirement for this role. Lead the end-to-end migration of applications from legacy platforms to GCP, including assessment, design, re-platforming, and modernization. Architect and design cloud-native and hybrid application solutions leveraging: GCP Operations Suite for logging, monitoring & incident response. Build application modernization roadmaps using Java and C#, ensuring best practices in microservices, API-first design, and distributed systems. Develop and govern CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and DevOps automation best practices. Present architecture recommendations and designs to customers and executives (CxOs, Directors, Engineering Leads). Create high-quality technical content including architecture decks, whitepapers, solution diagrams, and training recordings. Provide technical training & enablement to internal teams (Solution Architects, BDMs, Engineering, Product stakeholders). Ensure GCP deployments meet security, compliance, reliability, and cost-optimization standards. Manage a dynamic pipeline of technical engagements requiring fast delivery and frequent re-prioritization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, DevOps, Infrastructure, Product, Business stakeholders). Document solution blueprints, migration strategies, architecture standards, and deployment runbooks.

Project Focus

• Legacy application migration to Google Cloud (GCP)
• API-led connectivity using Apigee
• CI/CD automation via GitHub and Cloud Build
• Enterprise security & observability using GCP Operations Suite

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT, including strong customer-facing architecture and service delivery experience.
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy enterprise applications to Google Cloud (GCP).
• 4+ years in application architecture domains such as software development, cloud computing, distributed systems, or infrastructure.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience architecting and operating cloud solutions, with GCP being the primary platform.
• 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role (executive and engineering audiences).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical architecture.

Must-Have Skills

• GitHub (PRs, branching, collaboration)
• Apigee API Management
• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification
• IAM, encryption, load balancing, and enterprise networking (VPC, Cloud Interconnect)

Good to Have

• 12+ years in IT, including cloud application architecture and large-scale migration projects
• Strong communication with business and engineering stakeholders