Cloud Infrastructure Architect — E-commerce Solutions

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. Our mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. As one of the world's largest and most influential companies, Google operates in over 100 countries and employs over 200,000 people. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, and we strive to be a great place to work by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and open communication. We've achieved many impressive milestones, including building the most popular search engine in the world, developing the Android operating system, and pioneering the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect on our E-commerce Solutions team, you'll play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure solutions for our e-commerce customers. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and product management, to understand customer requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs. You'll report directly to the Technical Lead of the E-commerce Solutions team and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex cloud infrastructure projects.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure solutions for e-commerce customers using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.

Develop and maintain detailed technical designs and architecture documents for cloud infrastructure solutions, including system diagrams, architecture documents, and technical specifications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and product management, to understand customer requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.

Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure projects, including deploying and configuring cloud resources, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs, including providing technical guidance and support.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and other technical teams.

Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud infrastructure technologies and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve our cloud infrastructure solutions.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions using GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Expert-level knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies, including GCP services, containers, serverless computing, and DevOps practices.

Strong experience with cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data encryption.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MSc in Cloud Computing or a related field.

Experience with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker.

Certification in cloud security, such as the Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Proven experience with cloud migration and modernization projects, including assessing technical debt and developing strategic plans for migration.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation policy.

We offer a competitive learning and development budget to support your ongoing professional development.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, with a strong focus on collaboration, respect, and open communication.

We offer a flexible remote working policy, with opportunities to work from home or in one of our offices.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our E-commerce Solutions team is a highly skilled and collaborative group of cloud infrastructure architects, engineers, and consultants who are passionate about designing and implementing innovative cloud-based infrastructure solutions for e-commerce customers. We work closely with customers to understand their requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs, and we strive to deliver exceptional customer service and support. We're a team of experts who are passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest cloud infrastructure technologies and best practices, and we're committed to creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We anticipate a high volume of applications and may not be able to respond to each application personally. We expect to schedule interviews with selected candidates within 2-3 weeks of receiving their application.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Google. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.