Google Cloud Architect

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Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and top-level Google Cloud Architect to oversee the data migration from legacy systems to a modernized platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Enterprise cloud architecture, migration tools, and best practices on the Google cloud platform, as well as the ability to manage complex projects, provide guidance to teams, and ensure seamless transitions with minimal disruption to services.


This position can be performed from our offices in New York, NY, New Brunswick, NJ, Hartford, CT, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Cary, NC, Lafayette, LA or Dallas, TX in a hybrid model.

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through April 25,2025

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Cloud Migration Data Strategy Provides data guidance and decision making for the design of the migration workload on GCP. Develop comprehensive migration plans, including risk assessments, resource allocation, timelines, and backup/recovery strategies. Develop POC on specific tools and technologies as applicable to the client technology stack on GCP
Migration Execution: Oversee and execute migration projects, ensuring successful transition with minimal downtime or impact on business operations. Coordinate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure the migration is completed on time and within scope. Manage and execute the actual migration process for all components
Tools & Automation: Automate migration tasks wherever possible to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide ongoing troubleshooting support during the migration, addressing any issues with data and other related services.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Document the entire migration process, including configuration changes, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned. Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal teams to ensure smooth post-migration management and support.
Compliance & Security: Ensure that the migration process adheres to security best practices and organizational compliance requirements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience with large-scale Data migrations (on-premises to cloud, cloud-to-cloud, or hybrid) on GCP.
10-12 years of experience in the software industry as a technologist in a non-managerial capacity
Proven hands-on experience on data engineering for 5+ years on GCP and equivalent technologies Proven experience on NoSQL databases on GCP

Technical Skills:
Proven experience on GCP demonstrating the below requirements with a deeper understanding of the backbone technology and services
Proven experience in Cloud architecture frameworks
Experience in Cloud Application Architecture for 8+ years
Experience in application development for 10+ years using Java, C++, Python, SQL, etc., prior to embarking on architecture
Experience in hands on data engineering development on cloud for a minimum of 5 years using Scala, PySpark, Snowflake, databricks, Data Flow, Python or equivalent technologies
Experience in data architecture & solutions on relational, non-relational, structured, and semi-structured data on the cloud for 6+ years with initial experience on earlier data platforms
Experience in data architecture on various platforms over the span of one's career starting with data analysis, design, and modeling during initial tenure
Proven experience in data management, integration, visualization and virtualization and varied tools and products in this space
Understanding of Cloud technologies and parallels between the CSPs
Proven experience in IaC and CI/CD on GCP
Proven experience in big data migration to cloud for 5+ years as a Cloud Data architect

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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $127,100 - $296,500.


CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:


Competitive compensation


Comprehensive insurance options


Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan


Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time


Paid parental leave


Learning opportunities and tuition assistance


Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

• Data Engineering
• Data Migration
• Big Data
• Technical Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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