Google Cloud Native Architect

Job Description As a Google Cloud Native Architect, you will play a key role in crafting and architecting scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud. You will work closely with product teams, collaborators, and other architects to build innovative and efficient cloud architectures. Your expertise in cloud-native patterns, containerization, microservices, Kubernetes, and serverless computing will help guide the transformation of businesses using GCP. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture Design & Strategy: Design and architect Google Cloud-native solutions, including cloud infrastructure, containerization, and microservices architectures. Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native applications using GCP services such as GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage. Define cloud security standard processes and ensure the design aligns with the organization’s security and compliance standards. Develop and document architectural patterns, processes, and standards for cloud-native environments. Must have progressing skills on Business Analysis, Business Knowledge, Software Engineering Leadership, Architecture Knowledge and Technical Solution Design. Delivery: Crafting/developing APIs (including the API Lifecycle, API Management). Understand microservice development (6-7 years). Ability to write quality unit and end–to–end tests and debug and optimize existing and new code Experience with Micro services development and design patterns. Experience with developing in Agile teams Understanding of DevOps, specifically development, Build and Deployment tools (JIRA, SVN, GitHub, ANT/Maven/Gradle, Jenkins) Experience developing cloud native open source including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Dataflow Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Design patterns. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay updated with the latest GCP features and services, as well as industry trends in cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices. Champion automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Contribute to the creation of reference architectures and technical papers to share insights and standard methodologies across the organization. Required Skills Experience: 7 years of experience in designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications and architectures, with at least 3 years working with Google Cloud Platform. Extensive experience with Spring Boot framework, design and implementation of REST APIs. Experience integrating with Cloud/SaaS applications, APIs, SDK of packaged applications and legacy applications. Experience with integration Architecture concepts and patterns, including Microservices, Service Oriented Architecture, Batch Integration, RESTful JSON services, Pub / Sub etc. including Event Driven Architecture. Deep understanding of cloud-native design principles, microservices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, GKE). Expertise in GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Google Cloud Storage, and IAM (Identity and Access Management). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager), and DevOps practices. Proven track record of working in agile environments and managing cloud migration or transformation projects. Skills: Strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns, such as event-driven, serverless, microservices, and multi-cloud hybrid architectures. Proficiency in cloud security, networking, and cost optimization strategies within Google Cloud. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to build strong relationships with partners and lead technical discussions. Certifications: Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect (or equivalent certification). Additional certifications in Kubernetes, DevOps, or related cloud technologies are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana. Knowledge of machine learning, AI, and data engineering on Google Cloud. Life at Capgemini Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: Flexible work Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parental leave Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring Mentoring, coaching and learning programs Employee Resource Groups Disaster Relief About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion. Get The Future You Want | www.capgemini.com Disclaimer Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini. Job: Project Manager Organization: NA APPS LOC PRACTICE Title: Google Cloud Native Architect Location: TN-Nashville Requisition ID: 077295 Other Locations: US-GA-Atlanta