Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect

Apolis

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170–$180 Per Year
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Change Management, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, DevOps, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Industry-Specific Software, Leadership, Microservices, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, Thought Leadership
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
9 days ago
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect
Remote

We are seeking a seasoned Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to partner with product teams in the automotive domain, guiding them through application migration and modernization from on premise data centers to GCP. This role requires strong consulting skills, architectural leadership, and hands on experience with large scale modernization programs, with an added focus on leveraging Cloud Native Architecture and GenAI to accelerate transformation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Application Modernization : Assess legacy applications (Struts/JSF/Liberty WAS, .NET/Classic ASP, Mainframes, COTS, MS-SQL, Oracle) and define target state architectures on GCP.
  • Cloud Adoption Leadership : Drive consistent GCP adoption across 1500+ applications spanning multiple business units.
  • Consulting Engagement : Collaborate with product teams to evaluate workloads, estimate cloud costs, and support execution of modernization strategies.
  • Thought Leadership : Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and frameworks to ensure scalable, secure, and cost effective cloud solutions.
  • Stakeholder Management : Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership and product teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud strategy.
  • Governance & Standards : Establish architectural patterns, guardrails, and reusable assets to accelerate adoption.
  • Execution Support : Partner with engineering teams during migration and modernization phases to resolve technical challenges.

Must Have Skills & Experience
  • GCP Expertise: Deep knowledge of core GCP services (Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL, PubSub, MemoryStore, GCS, Networking, IAM etc.).
  • Application Modernization Experience: Proven track record in modernizing legacy applications across diverse technology stacks.
  • Cloud Native Architecture: Hands on experience designing and implementing microservices, containerized workloads (Kubernetes/GKE), serverless solutions, and event driven architectures.
  • Architectural Mindset: Ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures in cloud environments.
  • Consulting Skills: Strong client facing communication, advisory, and presentation skills.
  • Large Scale Programs: Experience leading or contributing to enterprise wide cloud adoption journeys.

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Automotive Domain Knowledge : Familiarity with industry specific applications and modernization challenges.
  • Cost Optimization : Experience in estimating and optimizing cloud spend for large portfolios.
  • DevOps & CI/CD : Exposure to modern engineering practices supporting cloud native delivery.
  • GenAI Enablement : Experience leveraging Generative AI (e.g., Vertex AI, LLMs) to accelerate application modernization, automate assessments, and enhance developer productivity.
  • Change Management : Ability to influence organizational adoption of new technologies and practices.


About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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