Sr. Google Cloud Platform Architect - Technical Lead
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Position: Sr. Google Cloud Platform Architect - Technical Lead
Company: Confidential Client
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite 3–4 days/week)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire Preferred; Contract-to-Hire Considered)
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to serve as the technical lead for a global digital transformation initiative with a Fortune 100 enterprise. This highly visible role will interface directly with senior stakeholders and lead a cross‑functional team of cloud engineers and consultants. Operating onsite in Chicago 3–4 days per week, the architect will drive solution design, technical governance, and cloud strategy within a high‑stakes enterprise environment.
The position reports to the VP of Transformation and is expected to influence cloud decisions at the highest levels while ensuring architectural integrity and delivery excellence across multiple work streams.
This role represents an opportunity to shape the cloud modernization journey for one of the world’s most recognized enterprise brands. You’ll operate at the intersection of business strategy and cloud engineering, serving as a bridge between visionary goals and hands‑on implementation across teams and partners.
GrowthYou’ll gain visibility with global leaders, own enterprise‑scale design decisions, and guide the implementation of next‑gen GCP solutions. The position offers a unique combination of technical leadership, client influence, and executive exposure ideal for a high‑performing architect ready for enterprise impact.
MotivatorsThis opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on client‑facing leadership, cross‑functional influence, and delivering transformative cloud results. You'll be empowered to lead architecture sessions, drive critical decisions, and collaborate directly with engineering leads and C‑level stakeholders across domains.
Major ObjectivesWithin the first 90 days, take ownership of the end‑to‑end GCP architecture design across multiple client domains. Facilitate executive‑level strategy discussions and lead technical solutioning workshops. Ensure architectural alignment across security, data, and application teams, delivering an initial reference architecture approved by all key stakeholders.
Over the first 6 months, provide technical oversight and leadership to 2–3 engineering squads supporting the GCP transformation program. Ensure technical decisions align with the agreed architectural blueprint, and serve as an escalation point for blockers. Partner with delivery leads to ensure timelines, resource plans, and quality standards are consistently met.
Within the first 120 days, lead architecture governance reviews and formalize key cloud principles for the client organization. Shape policy and platform decisions by collaborating with enterprise architects, security, and infrastructure teams. Measure success by adoption of architectural standards and reduction in solution variance across teams.
From day one, engage directly with VP‑ and SVP‑level stakeholders to advise on cloud transformation priorities, risks, and options. By month three, serve as the client’s go‑to technical advisor for GCP architecture, backed by consensus among internal and external contributors. Influence roadmap decisions through data‑driven recommendations and strategic guidance.
Within the first 30 days, facilitate deep‑dive technical sessions to uncover business needs, legacy constraints, and transformation objectives. Capture outcomes in a living architecture document to guide solution planning.
Create architectural models that directly align to business KPIs, latency/security requirements, and scalability needs. Present solution blueprints for internal review and client validation within 45–60 days.
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