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Gcp Architect @ Zensar

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Job Description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will lead the design, planning, and execution of complex cloud migration projects from on-premises environments to GCP, ensuring minimal disruption, optimal performance, and full compliance with security and governance standards. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture & Design

  • Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using GCP services.
  • Define cloud adoption strategies, reference architectures, and best practices tailored to GCP.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate GCP services based on business and technical requirements.

Cloud Migration Planning

  • Lead end-to-end cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to GCP.
  • Conduct risk assessments, impact analysis, and readiness evaluations.
  • Develop migration roadmaps, wave plans, and cutover strategies.

Governance & Compliance

  • Implement security controls, IAM policies, and data protection strategies within GCP.
  • Maintain audit readiness and support compliance reporting.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, including workflow automation and approval gates.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform.

Performance & Cost Optimization

  • Monitor cloud performance and optimize resource utilization across GCP services.
  • Implement cost control strategies and conduct regular tuning and rightsizing.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

  • Document architectural decisions, cloud configurations, and operational processes.
  • Stay current with GCP updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to reusable assets, templates, and accelerators.

Client Engagement & Leadership

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead workshops, presentations, and architecture reviews with clients and partners.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers across cloud initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage).
  • Strong expertise in On-Prem environment
  • Strong expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with GitHub CI/CD workflows and approval processes.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security, compliance standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud migration tools (e.g., Migrate for Compute Engine).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
  • Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Solution Architect
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Zensar
Location(s): Pune

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Keyskills:   Cloud Architecture Cloud Migration Google Cloud Platforms Gcp Cloud

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