Principal GCP Cloud Architect

SID Global Solutions

• $150K — $180K *
Exton, PA 19341In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in software/cloud engineering or enterprise architecture.
  • 7+ years designing Google Cloud solutions.
  • Experience leading large-scale cloud transformations.
  • Customer-facing consulting experience.
  • Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement GCP architectures.
  • Architect scalable, secure cloud-native platforms.
  • Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Build reusable cloud accelerators and reference architectures.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and governance discussions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape architecture and technology strategy.
  • Engage in transformative cloud and AI projects.
  • Mentorship opportunities for technical development.
  • Collaborative environment with senior technology leaders.
  • Access to continuous learning and certification programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Build the Future of Google Cloud, Data, AI & Enterprise Platforms

SID Global Solutions is seeking a highly accomplished, hands-on Principal Google Cloud Architect to lead architecture, design, engineering, and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud, data, AI, integration, and modernization solutions built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

We are looking for a senior technology leader with deep expertise across:

  • Google Cloud Platform(GCP)
  • Google Kubernetes Engine(GKE)
  • Gemini Enterprise
  • Vertex AI
  • BigQuery
  • Data Cloud
  • Dataplex
  • Apigee X / Apigee Hybrid
  • Platform Engineering
  • Cloud-NativeArchitecture
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Agentic AI
  • Enterprise Integration
  • ApplicationModernization

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being deeply technical while also influencing architecture strategy, customer success, engineering excellence, and capability development.

What You'll Do

Google Cloud Architecture & Engineering

  • Design and implemententerprise-scale Google Cloud Platform architectures.
  • Architect highlyscalable, secure, cloud-native platforms using GKE, Cloud Run, Anthos, andmodern platform engineering practices.
  • Lead cloud migration,modernization, multi-cloud, and hybrid-cloud transformation initiatives.
  • Design enterpriselanding zones, governance frameworks, security architectures, andoperational models.
  • Build reusable cloudaccelerators, reference architectures, implementation patterns, andautomation frameworks.
  • Lead architecturereviews, technical governance forums, and technology strategy discussions.

Core GCP Technologies

  • Google Kubernetes Engine(GKE)
  • Cloud Run
  • Anthos
  • Compute Engine
  • Cloud Functions
  • Cloud Storage
  • VPC Networking
  • IAM
  • Cloud Operations
  • Cloud Monitoring
  • Cloud Logging
  • Security Command Center


Data Cloud, Analytics & Modern Data Platforms

Lead architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms using:

  • BigQuery
  • Dataplex
  • Dataform
  • Datastream
  • Data Fusion
  • Pub/Sub
  • Apache Spark
  • Data Lakes
  • Data Warehouses
  • Enterprise AnalyticsPlatforms

Responsibilities include:

  • Enterprise DataArchitecture
  • Data Governance
  • Data PlatformEngineering
  • Data Security
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Modernization
  • AI-Ready DataArchitectures
  • Master Data Management


AI, Gemini Enterprise & Vertex AI

Design and deliver GenAI, Agentic AI, and Enterprise AI platforms using:

  • Gemini Enterprise
  • Gemini
  • Vertex AI
  • Vertex AI Search
  • Agent Development Kit(ADK)
  • Agentic AI
  • Generative AI
  • AI Agents
  • AI Copilots
  • Multi-Agent Systems
  • Enterprise Search
  • Knowledge Platforms

Responsibilities include:

  • Retrieval AugmentedGeneration (RAG)
  • Enterprise SearchPlatforms
  • AI Knowledge Systems
  • AI Governance
  • Responsible AI
  • AI Security
  • AI Observability
  • AgentOps
  • MLOps
  • LLMOps


Apigee & Enterprise Integration

Lead API and integration architecture initiatives using:

  • Apigee X
  • Apigee Hybrid
  • API Gateway
  • API Security
  • API Governance
  • API Products
  • API Monetization
  • Developer Portals

Design and implement:

  • Enterprise IntegrationPlatforms
  • Event-DrivenArchitectures
  • Service Mesh
  • MicroservicesArchitectures
  • Enterprise API Programs
  • Enterprise IntegrationGovernance


Cloud Native Application Architecture

Design and modernize enterprise applications using:

Front-End

  • React
  • Angular
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript

Backend

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL

Enterprise Platforms

  • SaaS Platforms
  • Enterprise Portals
  • Customer ExperiencePlatforms
  • Workflow AutomationPlatforms
  • Business ProcessAutomation Solutions
  • Operational Platforms


Customer Consulting & Technical Leadership

  • Lead executivearchitecture workshops and cloud strategy engagements.
  • Act as trusted advisorto CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, Platform Leaders, and EngineeringExecutives.
  • Drive cloudtransformation, modernization, and AI adoption initiatives.
  • Support strategiccustomer pursuits, solutioning, and proof-of-concepts.
  • Present architecturestrategies and technology roadmaps to executive stakeholders.


Team Leadership & Capability Development

  • Mentor cloud architects,platform engineers, AI engineers, integration architects, and dataengineers.
  • Establish architecturestandards, engineering best practices, and reusable patterns.
  • Support hiring,mentoring, technical enablement, and certification programs.
  • Contribute to SIDGlobal's Google Cloud, AI, Data, and Integration practice growth.


Required Qualifications

Professional Experience

  • 12+ years of softwareengineering, cloud engineering, solution architecture, or enterprisearchitecture experience.
  • 7+ years architectingand delivering enterprise Google Cloud solutions.
  • Proven success leadinglarge-scale cloud transformation programs.
  • Strong customer-facingconsulting and architecture leadership experience.


Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Deep hands-on experience with:

  • Google Cloud Platform(GCP)
  • Google Kubernetes Engine(GKE)
  • Anthos
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Functions
  • Cloud Storage
  • Cloud Operations
  • IAM
  • Security &Networking
  • Platform Engineering
  • Site ReliabilityEngineering (SRE)


Data & Analytics

Hands-on experience with:

  • BigQuery
  • Dataplex
  • Dataform
  • Datastream
  • Data Fusion
  • Pub/Sub
  • Apache Spark
  • Data Lakes
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Governance


AI & Enterprise AI Platforms

Experience delivering solutions using:

  • Gemini Enterprise

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