Solution Architect - Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform - Solution Architect Job Type: Full TimeLocation: This is a hybrid role - Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Atlanta GA, New Jersey Your roleGoogle Cloud Platform / GKE owns the end-to-end architecture of cloudnative application solutions on Google Cloud Platform, with a primary focus on application architecture and modernization, supported by strong expertise in Kubernetes (GKE).The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with client advisory, governance, and team enablement.Architecture Ownership: Define and govern target architectures, nonfunctional requirements, and technology tradeoffs across application, data, integration, and platform layers.Application Modernization (Core Focus): Design microservices-based systems (Java, Node.js, Python), REST APIs, event-driven architectures, and guide cloud migration (replatforming, refactoring, rearchitecting).Google Cloud Platform & GKE Architecture: Architect scalable, secure GKE platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud integrations using Pub/Sub and messaging.Client Advisory: Translate business needs into architectural roadmaps, lead design reviews, support presales, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.Governance & Enablement: Establish standards and reusable patterns, mentor architects and tech leads, and drive architectural consistency across programs.Your Skills And ExperienceSenior candidate with 15 plus years related experienceA senior architect with strong Google Cloud Platform hands-on experience, deep application architecture background.Architect-level Kubernetes knowledge, experience with APIs, data (BigQuery, Cloud SQL), messaging, and exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps. The role demands leadership across multiple teams, client-facing communication, and ownership of architectural outcomes-not just implementation