Solutions Architect (Google Cloud Platform)

Job Title: Solution Architect Location: Birmingham, Alabama Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Solutions Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing APIs and services utilizing a real-time, event driven service-oriented architecture (SOA) to drive digital transformation in the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting solutions across multiple business domains on cloud platforms and have a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable systems. You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. Key Responsibilities: • Design and architect scalable, real-time, cloud-native solutions which span multiple business domains. • Develop and implement APIs and microservices using service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles. • Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with existing ERP systems, legacy systems, and third-party SaaS products. • Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and prepare technical and functional specifications. • Determine or establish Business Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure solutions meet business needs and performance standards. • Perform technical assessments, feasibility studies, and proof of concepts (POCs) for new initiatives and projects. • Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of cloud-based applications and services. • Conduct regular assessments of existing systems and recommend improvements. • Guide and mentor development teams in implementation of solutions ensuring architectural integrity and following best practices. • Collaborate with international teams across various time zones, being cognizant of cultural differences. • Ensure solutions comply with industry and governance standards, including security and data privacy regulations. • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and cloud services. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. • 5-6 years of experience designing and delivering solutions using service-oriented architecture (SOA). • Experience with standard enterprise architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF, Gartner Enterprise Architecture Framework) in solution design and implementation. • Proven experience architecting solutions on Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), including proficiency in Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc. • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and implementation using RESTful APIs or GraphQL. • Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager). • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Cloud certifications preferred. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.