Google Cloud Solution Architect

Responsibilities include: Engaging with customers on technical level to understand their business requirements and address queriesEstablish how Google Cloud technologies can solve business problems or customer requirements. Articulating risk levels for technological architectures so a balanced recommendation can be madeWorking closely with the Sales and Business Development Managers to present technical design solutionsDraft the technical aspects of all proposals and customer presentations and actively participate in bid processCreate answers and quotations for RFI / RFP / RFQ including solution analysis, project promotion method, delivery date, etc.Work closely with other functions and stakeholders within to gain an in-depth understanding of Solutions and offeringsReview, understanding and analyze technology trends. Keep abreast of new trends in technology and incorporate them into the offerings and solutions.Accountability for ensuring solution designs are aligned to enterprise architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targetsEngage with customers in consulting engagements to define strategy, roadmap and business casesContribute and support other BU activities such as marketing, budget planning etc. Certified Public Cloud Solution Architect (GCP preferred)Well versed with Public Cloud platform solutions , migration and modernization services with understanding of AI and how it can deliver transformative solutions for enterprisesExtensive background in Software DevelopmentDesign and deployment of public cloud solutions Experience in working with CI/CD pipeline, Fin Ops and Automation toolsUnderstands approaches and methodology to migration and modernization of workloads to Public Cloud platforms Qualifications:10 + years of relevant experience Bachelor Degree in IT / Computers or Engineering with sales and pre-sales experience in IT Consulting businessAt least 4-5 years of partner solutions/ Solution Architecture for one of the leading hyperscaler (AWS, Azure or Google) experienceA proven track record defining target architectures and defining development plans/roadmapsPossess suitable experience and a comprehensive understanding working within customer Enterprise Architecture environmentsPossess experience of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Experience working with public cloud and private cloud hosted solutions and environmentsStrong in concepts of Public Cloud architecture, Infrastructure services and experience of having designed, built and migrated to public Cloud solutions in the pastExperience with requirements elicitation & managementExposure to AI & Data Services, IT Cloud/Service Operations, Cloud migration and Modernization, DC ExitsExperie nce developing scalable and modular technologies and understanding how they can be deployed, maintained for futureDrive the design conversation, confident in designing, planning and estimating the work that needs to be doneEOE:Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at our client are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics