Principal Architect

Google LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a senior Cloud Architect to partner with executives and cross-functional teams, designing enterprise cloud strategies across Google Cloud Platform and guiding alignment with customer objectives.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership, technical presentation to stakeholders, and driving value through cloud solutions while coordinating with product and engineering teams. Hybrid work may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting or a related field and 10 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Customer Architect-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting or a related field, and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a Customer Architect-related occupation.
• Position requires 8 years of experience in Architecture and design of highly distributed global cloud-based systems; Cloud computing across applications, infrastructure, storage, platforms, or data; Solution identification linking customer objectives to quantified value; Technical presentation to stakeholders and executive leaders; and Data and information management regarding big data trends.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisory relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders to identify priorities and design comprehensive strategies across the Google ecosystem.
• Recommend integration strategies and enterprise architectures to successfully implement solutions while providing best practices that optimize Google Cloud effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with product management to manage holistic enterprise architecture relationships and govern cloud strategies.
• Partner with Value Engineering to articulate the total value of technical solutions and drive business growth through pipeline development and revenue generation.
• Empower partners to drive successful pilots and migrations while removing technical barriers to secure client wins and expand opportunities.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Business

Master’s degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

info_outline X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting or a related field and 10 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Customer Architect-related occupation.


• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Consulting or a related field, and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a Customer Architect-related occupation.


• Position requires 8 years of experience in the following: Architecture and design of highly distributed global cloud-based systems; Cloud computing across applications, infrastructure, storage, platforms, or data; Solution identification linking customer objectives to quantified value; Technical presentation to stakeholders and executive leaders; and Data and information management regarding big data trends.

About the job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000 - $222,000 + 42.86% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per Google policy.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisory relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders to identify priorities and design comprehensive strategies across the Google ecosystem.


• Recommend integration strategies and enterprise architectures to successfully implement solutions while providing best practices that optimize Google Cloud effectiveness.


• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with product management to manage holistic enterprise architecture relationships and govern cloud strategies.


• Partner with Value Engineering to articulate the total value of technical solutions and drive business growth through pipeline development and revenue generation.


• Empower partners to drive successful pilots and migrations while removing technical barriers to secure client wins and expand opportunities. Provide domain expertise around public cloud technology by promoting solutions at industry conferences and traveling to customer sites as required.

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