GCP GKE Solution Architect – Managing Solution Architect

Job Title : GCP GKE Solution Architect – Managing Solution Architect
Location:
Hybrid role is available in Chicago, IL;
Atlanta, GA;
Dallas, TX, Bridgewater, NJ; and Nashville, TN.
Full-Time Salary is in the range $88-200K based on candidate experience.

• GCP / GKE owns the end-to-end architecture of cloud native application solutions on Google Cloud Platform, with a primary focus on application architecture and modernization, supported by strong expertise in Kubernetes (GKE).
• The role combines hands‑on architectural leadership with client advisory, governance, and team enablement.
• Architecture Ownership:
  Define and govern target architectures, non functional requirements, and technology trade offs across application, data, integration, and platform layers.
• Application Modernization (Core Focus):
  Design microservices‑based systems (Java, Node.js, Python), REST APIs, event‑driven architectures, and guide cloud migration (re platforming, refactoring, re architecting).
• GCP & GKE Architecture:
  Architect scalable, secure GKE platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud integrations using Pub/Sub and messaging.
• Client Advisory:
  Translate business needs into architectural roadmaps, lead design reviews, support pre‑sales, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Governance & Enablement:
  Establish standards and reusable patterns, mentor architects and tech leads, and drive architectural consistency across programs.

• Senior candidate with 15 plus years related experience.
• A senior architect with strong GCP hands‑on experience, deep application architecture background.
• Architect‑level Kubernetes knowledge, experience with APIs, data (Big Query, Cloud SQL), messaging, and exposure to Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops .
• The role demands leadership across multiple teams, client‑facing communication, and ownership of architectural outcomes‑not just implementation.

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