Accenture
GCP Senior Application Architect
Accenture, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Role Overview
The Senior GCP Application Architect is a critical role responsible for leading teams in designing, developing, and implementing scalable, high-performance applications on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). They will serve as a technical expert, providing guidance and leadership throughout the application lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and create comprehensive application architectures tailored to GCP's capabilities. Define and implement design patterns and best practices to ensure application scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Guide the selection of appropriate GCP services and technologies for optimal performance and cost efficiency. Lead GCP solution delivery engagements, along with consultants and client teams for successful delivery of GCP solutions. Work with the Sales team to identify and qualify Google Cloud Platform (GCP) opportunities. Lead cloud solution and scoping to generate estimates and approaches for proposals and SOWs for customers. Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, business and technical requirements, “as is” and “to be” scenarios. Assess the full technology stack of services required including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, operations, management, and automation. Lead discussions and early analysis of cloud concepts as it relates to Accenture’s Journey to Cloud methodology. Compare solution alternatives across both technical and business parameters. Apply Methodology, reusable assets, and previous work experience to deliver consistently high-quality work. Oversee the development process, providing technical leadership and ensuring adherence to design principles and coding standards. Participate in code reviews and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Mentor and train developers on GCP technologies and development best practices. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and management. Utilize GCP's monitoring and logging tools to ensure application health and performance. Continuously monitor application performance and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance application scalability, efficiency, and responsiveness. Stay abreast of new GCP technologies and features that can benefit application performance. Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, infrastructure, and security. Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team. Deliver written or oral status reports regularly. Stay educated on new and emerging technologies/patterns/methodologies. Adapt to existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems. Prepare and deliver product messaging to highlight value proposition and unique differentiators. Manage small teams of pre-sales Solution Architects or work efforts at a client or within Accenture. Travel Requirements
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of technical solutions implementation, architecture design, evaluation, and investigation in a cloud environment. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Minimum of 7 years hands-on application architecture focus. Minimum of 5 years of Client Management and/or Project Management experience. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Solution/technical architecture in the cloud. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Big Data/analytics/information analysis/database management in the cloud. Expertise in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Deep expertise in GCP services. Minimum 3 years of professional experience building applications on GCP. Hands-on experience with GCP services using GCP Console. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Google certifications. Infrastructure discovery, design, build, and migration experience. Experience in messaging platforms. Experience in Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Experience in Kubernetes and Microservices on GCP. Experience with private and public cloud architectures. Experience in data and information management. Experience integrating GCP or 3rd party KMS, HSM with GCP data services. Hands-on experience with programming languages. Experience in Performance Testing and Performance Tuning of microservices and databases on GCP. Personnel Development Experience. Professional Skill Requirements
Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership and management skills. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. Compensation
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on various factors. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in specific locations. Diversity and Inclusion
Accenture is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances. Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
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The Senior GCP Application Architect is a critical role responsible for leading teams in designing, developing, and implementing scalable, high-performance applications on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). They will serve as a technical expert, providing guidance and leadership throughout the application lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and create comprehensive application architectures tailored to GCP's capabilities. Define and implement design patterns and best practices to ensure application scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Guide the selection of appropriate GCP services and technologies for optimal performance and cost efficiency. Lead GCP solution delivery engagements, along with consultants and client teams for successful delivery of GCP solutions. Work with the Sales team to identify and qualify Google Cloud Platform (GCP) opportunities. Lead cloud solution and scoping to generate estimates and approaches for proposals and SOWs for customers. Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, business and technical requirements, “as is” and “to be” scenarios. Assess the full technology stack of services required including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, operations, management, and automation. Lead discussions and early analysis of cloud concepts as it relates to Accenture’s Journey to Cloud methodology. Compare solution alternatives across both technical and business parameters. Apply Methodology, reusable assets, and previous work experience to deliver consistently high-quality work. Oversee the development process, providing technical leadership and ensuring adherence to design principles and coding standards. Participate in code reviews and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Mentor and train developers on GCP technologies and development best practices. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and management. Utilize GCP's monitoring and logging tools to ensure application health and performance. Continuously monitor application performance and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance application scalability, efficiency, and responsiveness. Stay abreast of new GCP technologies and features that can benefit application performance. Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, infrastructure, and security. Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team. Deliver written or oral status reports regularly. Stay educated on new and emerging technologies/patterns/methodologies. Adapt to existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems. Prepare and deliver product messaging to highlight value proposition and unique differentiators. Manage small teams of pre-sales Solution Architects or work efforts at a client or within Accenture. Travel Requirements
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of technical solutions implementation, architecture design, evaluation, and investigation in a cloud environment. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Minimum of 7 years hands-on application architecture focus. Minimum of 5 years of Client Management and/or Project Management experience. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Solution/technical architecture in the cloud. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Big Data/analytics/information analysis/database management in the cloud. Expertise in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Deep expertise in GCP services. Minimum 3 years of professional experience building applications on GCP. Hands-on experience with GCP services using GCP Console. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications
Google certifications. Infrastructure discovery, design, build, and migration experience. Experience in messaging platforms. Experience in Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Experience in Kubernetes and Microservices on GCP. Experience with private and public cloud architectures. Experience in data and information management. Experience integrating GCP or 3rd party KMS, HSM with GCP data services. Hands-on experience with programming languages. Experience in Performance Testing and Performance Tuning of microservices and databases on GCP. Personnel Development Experience. Professional Skill Requirements
Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership and management skills. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. Compensation
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on various factors. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in specific locations. Diversity and Inclusion
Accenture is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances. Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
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