Cloud Architect (GCP)

TL;DR

Cloud Architect (GCP): Designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform with an accent on cloud management architectures and security compliance. Focus on building containerized architectures with Kubernetes, automating infrastructure via Terraform, and managing hybrid cloud environments.

Location: Hybrid (Milan, Italy)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in managing and reimagining mission-critical technology systems for the world's leading businesses.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-reliability, scalable, and secure GCP solutions for production workloads.
• Conduct technical assessments and develop cloud management architectures and reference models.
• Define identity and access management (IAM) policies and apply security frameworks like SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO27001.
• Build and manage container architectures using Kubernetes, GKE, and Docker.
• Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent scripting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps and solution designs.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on GCP.
• Deep knowledge of core GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud DNS, VPC).
• Experience delivering scalable cloud infrastructure within enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (Kubernetes/GKE, Docker).
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence.
• Ability to work effectively in customer-facing delivery contexts.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/ML workloads on GCP, including BigQuery and data pipelines.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments like VMware, PowerVM, or Hyper-V.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility based on business needs.
• Clear career progression toward Technical Leadership or Distinguished Engineer roles.
• Access to advanced multi-cloud training and certification programs for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Comprehensive "Be Well" programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health.
• Inclusive culture focused on kinship, empathy, and shared success.