Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing on-premises application architecture and identify migration requirements.
• Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecture on GCP utilizing Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Develop detailed technical architecture and migration roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.
• Lead the implementation of migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Define best practices for cloud-native application development and deployment.
• Optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to development teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Java architect with extensive experience in designing large-scale enterprise applications.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP services, such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, etc.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Experience in migrating applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes certifications) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Prior experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver.