Lead Cloud Architect - GCP Focus

Lead Cloud Architect – GCP Focus

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to drive our multi-cloud strategy and modernize our IT landscape. This role will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on GCP-native architectures , while supporting hybrid and Azure environments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience architecting cloud solutions in pharmaceutical distribution, logistics, or supply chain domains, and will play a critical role in shaping our cloud journey, ensuring compliance, performance, and agility in a cost-effective and resilient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategy with a strong emphasis on GCP reference architectures, decision records, and design patterns for networking, hybrid connectivity, and core services (DNS / DHCP / IPAM).
• Architect and implement secure, scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform , including VPC design, interconnects, VPNs, service segmentation, and secure communication protocols.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to GCP, minimizing disruption and aligning with business and technical requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and performance in regulated environments such as pharma and healthcare.
• Drive FinOps practices by optimizing cloud costs and performance through tagging strategies, guardrails, and right-sizing of interconnects and egress patterns.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Terraform and GCP Deployment Manager , with secondary support for Azure ARM Templates.
• Mentor junior staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic guidance on GCP technologies and industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience (less with Master's or Doctorate).

Critical Skills

Preferred Certifications