Cloud Architect (GCP)
Salary: up to £110,000 DOE
4 days/week in Central London
Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our client's technology team. The ideal candidate thrives in high-paced environments and is passionate about leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to drive cutting-edge solutions.
About the Role:
As the first technical hire, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing a world-class cloud infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:
* Cloud Strategy & Governance: Lead cloud adoption strategy and ensure infrastructure aligns with business needs through strong technical governance.
* Architecture & Implementation: Design and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on GCP, migrating legacy systems and modernising applications.
* BigQuery Integration: Architect data integration with BigQuery to enable real-time analytics for business decisions.
* CI/CD Management: Oversee CI/CD pipelines for efficient app development, deployment, and integration.
* Cost Optimisation: Implement strategies to minimize cloud costs while maintaining performance.
* Security & Compliance: Define cloud security policies, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.
* Team Leadership: Build and lead a top-tier engineering team, fostering innovation.
* Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless cloud integration across platforms.
Essential Skills:
* 5+ years in cloud computing, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud architectures at scale, with a strong understanding of GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, with experience in building cloud-native applications
* Strong expertise in cloud data management, including databases, ETL pipelines, and cloud storage solutions
* Deep knowledge of cloud security practices, governance, and compliance
* Demonstrated leadership experience with 3+ years managing technical teams, ensuring the delivery of large-scale cloud projects
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
* Familiarity with cloud cost management strategies and tools
* Bonus: Experience working in professional sports or media environments would be advantageous but is not essential.