Google Cloud Solution Architect

Fractal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision Insurance

Disability plan

401(k) Plan after 30 days

11 paid holidays

12 weeks Parental Leave

Free time PTO policy

Job summary

Fractal is seeking an experienced GCP Solution Architect to bridge business needs and technical delivery for cloud transformation initiatives in NYC. Translate requirements into pragmatic, secure Google Cloud solutions and hand off to delivery teams.

The role focuses on GCP services, infrastructure modernization, data platforms, application migration, and DevOps enablement, with opportunities to lead cross-functional efforts and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in IT architecture or engineering roles with a focus on cloud computing and GCP.
• Hands-on experience leading on-premises to GCP migrations, including assessment, planning, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of core GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage) and security services.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable GCP solution designs.
• Define end-to-end GCP solutions, including target architecture and migration patterns.
• Serve as the technical handoff to delivery teams and mentor junior consultants on GCP best practices.

Skills

GCP

Cloud architecture

Solution design

DevOps

Terraform

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Compute Engine

GKE

BigQuery

Job description

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.

Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal

Location: NYC, New York (Onsite)

Note: We are unable to file or sponsor USCIS employment-based visa petitions for this role. Candidates who can provide their own work authorization documentation without an employer-filed petition are welcome to apply.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced GCP Solution Architect to bridge the gap between client business needs and technical delivery for cloud transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for translating business and technical requirements into pragmatic, secure, and scalable Google Cloud solutions that can be confidently handed off to delivery teams.

Solution Architects operate at the intersection of cloud architecture, platform engineering, and delivery planning. They ensure solutions are technically feasible, aligned with enterprise standards, and positioned for rapid execution—without requiring excessive upfront design. This role supports a portfolio of initiatives focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including infrastructure modernization, data platforms, application migration, and DevOps enablement.

Key Responsibilities:

Intake & Requirements Translation

• Review PRDs and intake artifacts to assess:
• Functional requirements
• Data sources and dependencies
• Success criteria and value drivers
• Identify gaps, ambiguities, and assumptions requiring clarification
• Ensure PRDs remain focused on what is needed, not how it is built
• Define end-to-end GCP solutions, including:
• Target cloud architecture
• Workload placement and migration patterns
• Core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions)
• Networking, identity, and security design
• Design and implement GCP landing zones aligned with best practices for:
• Scalability and resilience
• Security and compliance
• Governance and cost management
• “Just enough” architecture to begin delivery
• Iterative refinement as implementation progresses
• Decide when initiatives require:
• Proofs of Concept (POCs)
• Phased migration approaches
• Direct progression to build and production

Platform & Feasibility Assessment

• Evaluate proposed solutions against:
• Platform readiness and maturity
• Security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Operational and support considerations
• Recommend viable on‑premises to GCP migration strategies, including rehost, refactor, and re-architect approaches.
• Provide input into:
• Delivery sequencing and workstream definition
• Technical complexity and risk assessment
• GCP service selection and architectural tradeoffs

Delivery Enablement & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical handoff point to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps leads to:
• Clarify architectural intent
• Adjust designs based on implementation realities
• Resolve technical blockers
• Support implementation of:
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Monitoring, logging, and operational best practices
• Optimize GCP environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with:
• Client leadership and technical teams
• Internal delivery, platform, and security teams
• Business development and pre-sales teams
• Support proposals, technical discovery sessions, and client presentations related to GCP solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants on:
• GCP technical best practices
• Cloud architecture fundamentals
• Contribute to practice and Center of Excellence initiatives by sharing:
• Patterns, accelerators, and reference architectures
• Lessons learned and delivery insights

Required Experience & Skills:

Technical & Platform Expertise

• 5–10+ years of experience in IT architecture or engineering roles, with a strong focus on cloud computing and GCP.
• Hands-on experience leading on‑premises to GCP migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of core GCP services, including:
• Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage
• Networking, IAM, and security services
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

Solution Engineering & Architecture

• Proven ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable solution designs.
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments.
• Comfort operating with incomplete or evolving requirements.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud operations.

Communication & Influence

• Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading technical discussions, influencing architectural decisions, and aligning multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements as needed.

Nice to Have

• GCP Professional Certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with enterprise compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO, PCI).
• Experience supporting data platforms, analytics workloads, or regulated environments.

Pay:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $150,000 - $250,000. In addition, for the current performance period, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company.In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.