We are seeking an experienced GCP Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will play a key role in advising clients, shaping cloud strategy, and guiding technical teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
What you’ll do
* Design cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform that are secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
* Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected solutions.
* Provide guidance on cloud adoption, migration, and modernisation strategies.
* Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with best practices.
* Define governance, security, and compliance frameworks for cloud solutions.
* Oversee the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices.
* Support pre-sales activities by contributing to proposals, solution designs, and client presentations.
* Mentor and support engineering teams, ensuring high-quality delivery.
* Stay current with emerging GCP services and industry trends, applying them to improve solutions.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* Extensive experience architecting and delivering solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
* Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
* Proficient with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE).
* Solid experience with networking, identity and access management, and security best practices.
* Skilled in designing data architectures using BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and data pipelines.
* Experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Cloud Build.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels.
* Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written) – this is mandatory.
* Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
* GCP certification (e.g. Professional Cloud Architect) strongly preferred.