Principal/lead Cloud Solutions Architect - GCP - Halfway House
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Principal/lead Cloud Solutions Architect - GCP (Midrand) 2024/02/17 Reference Number LT-254 Description Role Purpose As a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Principal Cloud Solution Architect, the incumbent's role is to advise our client companies on their cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. The incumbent will oversee the architecture and deployment in cloud environments and deliver hands-on, business-oriented strategic and technical consulting to our clients for cloud infrastructure, automation solutions, and solution architecture. In addition to the responsibilities of a Cloud Solution Architect, as a Google Principal Cloud Solution Architect, the incumbent will lead the presales and consulting practice and have the following primary responsibilities related to Google Cloud. Role Description Architecture Customer satisfaction through feedback from clients on their level of satisfaction with the architects work in helping them achieve cloud objectives. Cloud adoption rate: Measured through the number of new cloud solutions or won opportunities by C2 in a given period. Solution design quality measured by number and quality of design documents produced for solutions measured against set quality standards. Feedback, Solution, Design and Proposal delivery time measured by the time it takes for incumbent to deliver required artifacts. Provide periodic inputs for process reviews and improvements across C2, networks and cross functional teams. Evaluates cloud architecture performance utilization, using vendor and other tools to make recommendation where applicable. Proposals and solution that achieve cost savings, optimisation and improvements in managing cloud expenses. Delivering solution designs for customer solutions based on best practices including migrations, cloud networking and new set-ups. Cloud Infrastructure & partner engagement Reviewed, analysed, and created prototype for Cloud services as proof of concepts (POCs) for GCP and other solutions withing the C2 portfolio. Proposals that contain capacity and architecture plan to create cloud environment to host migrated IaaS VMs and PaaS role instances for refactored applications and databases. Implement a structured design process for creating a hybrid or public cloud architecture. Proposals and solution that achieve cost savings, optimisation and improvements in managing cloud expenses. Design frameworks for Cloud platform Implementation, Testing and Acceptance. Work with third parties and partners to propose and recommend cloud solutions for custom requirements or outsourced skill sets. Non-standard/complex solutions - Cross functional engagements, Sales support, Service Desk, Products, Bid Office & engagement with Engineering. Training for sales, architects, customer employees and product teams. Assist with technology selection and vendor selection for product management/ideation. Technical Proficiency in Cloud computing technologies and related industry trends. Participation in training, certifications, and industry events. Leading the architects to iterate through design steps and tasks to identify dependencies and resolving design conflicts where a design decision made. Repeating the process until all considerations are incorporated into the final architecture design. Leading and mentoring junior team members. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver successful Cloud Solutions. Requirements Degree in IT or Engineering related field and post-Graduate:Essential Google cloud Professional Architects & Google Associate Cloud Engineer:Essential Other Industry certifications:Preferred Supporting / Managing cloud-based infrastructure. 5-10 years demonstrable experience in architecting large-scale cloud migration projects. Supporting / Managing cloud-based infrastructure Demonstrable experience in architecting large-scale cloud migration projects Demonstrate the ability to solve complex, multi- system problems Extensive experience in architecting enterprise public cloud solutions Experience of working in a project team using an identified project management methodology In-depth knowledge of various IT and or Telecoms technology architecture domains and convergence. All Appointments are subject to the Labour Legislation in the respective country. Work Level Mid-Level Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position No Location Midrand
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