Technology Architecture Associate Director

Technology Architecture Associate Director | Senior Level | Full timeAre you ready to step up to the New and take your technology expertise to the next level?Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward.As part of our Google Cloud Platform practice, you will lead technology innovation for our clients through robust delivery of world-class solutions. There will never be a typical day and that’s why people love it here. The opportunities to make a difference within exciting client initiatives are unlimited in the ever-changing technology landscape. You will be part of a growing network of technology experts who are highly collaborative taking on today’s biggest, most complex business challenges. We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. Come grow your career in technology at Accenture!The Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Platform Architect is responsible for leading the design, implementation and management of GCP infrastructures and solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping, implementation and support of client’s cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, security and optimal performance.Key responsibilities may include:Cloud Architecture Design and Implementation:Define and implement cloud architecture strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals and technical requirements.Design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant GCP architectures using best practices and patterns.Evaluate and select appropriate GCP services and technologies to meet specific project needs.Create and maintain architectural diagrams, documentation, and blueprints.Cloud Migration and Modernization:Develop and execute comprehensive cloud migration plans, including assessment, planning, migration, and optimization phases.Refactor and modernize existing applications and infrastructure for optimal performance on GCP.Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud migration.Infrastructure Management:Provision, configure, and manage GCP resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks.Monitor and maintain the health and performance of GCP infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving issues.Implement cost optimization strategies to ensure efficient utilization of GCP resources.Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for effective infrastructure management.Automation and DevOps:Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and management of GCP resources. Often using Terraform based scripts off the Cloud Foundation Toolkit or Fabric.Foster a culture that promotes collaboration between development, operations, and security teams.Performance Optimization:Ability to performance testing and analysis to identify and address bottlenecks in GCP infrastructure and applications.Fine-tune GCP configurations and settings to optimize performance and efficiency.Understanding of network infrastructure, load balancing, and auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads.Security and Compliance:Design and implement security controls and measures to protect GCP infrastructure and data from unauthorized access, threats, and vulnerabilities.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data privacy standards.Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks.Collaboration and Mentorship:Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and collaboration on GCP projects.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and architects on GCP best practices and technologies.Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP developments and industry trends, sharing knowledge with the team.Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

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