Lead Systems Architect - Google Cloud, Director

Office in Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurgaon

Systems Architecture

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Systems Architect - Google Cloud, Director to lead the design and implementation of large-scale, complex GCP transformation engagements. As a key leader in this role, you will drive the architecture strategy, modernize applications, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions on the Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture of GCP-based solutions across compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and governance
Design and implement GCP Landing Zones, focusing on organization hierarchy, IAM strategy, policies, and enterprise governance
Own GCP infrastructure architectures spanning IaaS, PaaS, hybrid, and modernization efforts
Guide migration projects to GCP from on-premises or other cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, automation, and security
Drive application modernization initiatives, transforming legacy applications into GCP-native, containerized, and API-led architectures
Define approaches for rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and containerization based on business and technical requirements
Collaborate with application, engineering, and DevOps teams in evolving monolithic applications into cloud-native or microservices-based architectures
Lead client workshops and executive-level discussions around GCP adoption and cloud transformation strategies
Partner with GCP engineering, security, and DevOps teams to ensure compliance with best practices
Create and present technical proposals and business cases for GCP solution implementations
Oversee multi-project, multi-region GCP environments, providing architectural leadership
Mentor architects and engineers within the organization to elevate GCP competencies

Requirements

20–25 years of overall experience with a proven track record in leading GCP architecture for large, complex cloud engagements
Advanced knowledge of GCP technologies such as VPC, Shared VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud NAT, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, IAM, Service Accounts, Cloud Identity, and KMS
Expertise in GCP storage and disaster recovery solutions like Cloud Storage, Persistent Disks, Filestore, Backup & DR, and multi-region deployments
Background in GCP security and governance with a strong focus on compliance
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Pulumi
Skills in CI/CD tools like Cloud Build, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions alongside hands-on experience with gcloud CLI, Python, and Shell scripting
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage CXOs and large audiences
Experience leading teams of 6+ members in delivering GCP solutions and managing stakeholder relationships
Background in application modernization, including API modernization, replatforming, and containerization with GKE
Qualifications in ITIL Foundation training
Familiarity with creating RFP responses and leading client workshops on GCP strategy

Nice to have

2+ external architecture certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or TOGAF
Broad understanding of containerization, GKE, and event-driven cloud-native architectures
Experience mentoring junior architects and conducting architect-level interviews
Thought leadership contributions through blogs, tech talks, or community engagements
Familiarity with multi-cloud environments like AWS and Azure, as well as hybrid solutions like Anthos or Google Distributed Cloud