Valtech - GCP Solutions Architect
Requirements
• To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: • United States citizenship with the ability to work from the United States, required to meet customer and compliance requirements • United States citizenship • Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance • US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification required • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification • 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, cloud engineering, or enterprise architecture • solution architecture, technical consulting, cloud engineering, or enterprise architecture • Strong hands-on experience with software development, including object-oriented programming (such as Python, Java, or C++) • software development • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise cloud solutions • enterprise cloud solutions • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as: • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Security Command Center • Strong understanding of cloud-native security principles, DevSecOps, and regulatory compliance, including frameworks such as GDPR and HIPAA • cloud-native security principles, DevSecOps, and regulatory compliance • Hands-on experience with core GCP data services, including: • GCP data services • BigQuery, including advanced SQL, performance tuning, and BigQuery ML • BigQuery • Dataflow / Apache Beam, including batch and streaming pipelines • Dataflow / Apache Beam • Pub/Sub and event-driven architecture • Pub/Sub • Hands-on experience architecting and deploying AI solutions on GCP, including: • AI solutions on GCP • Vertex AI for model deployment, fine-tuning, evaluation, and observability • Vertex AI • Gemini models for prompt engineering, structured outputs, function/tool calling, and multimodal use cases • Gemini models • BigQuery and Cloud Storage as data and grounding sources for AI workloads • BigQuery • Cloud Storage • Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub for orchestration of AI and agentic services • Cloud Run • Cloud Functions • Pub/Sub • Enterprise-grade agent platforms, including grounding on customer data, integrating tools/connectors, and secure deployment patterns • agent platforms • Demonstrated experience building AI-driven and agentic solutions in production, including: • AI-driven and agentic solutions in production • LLM application development • RAG architectures • Structured and unstructured data pipelines • Experience integrating AI systems with enterprise IT environments, including authenticated APIs, legacy data systems, and secure corporate infrastructure • enterprise IT environments • Strong stakeholder management, written communication, and presentation skills • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience • Ability to travel within the US 25–30% as needed for client delivery • 25–30% • Experience supporting public sector, government, education, or highly regulated environments • public sector, government, education, or highly regulated environments • Experience with structured enterprise architecture practices, especially for hybrid cloud and on-premises-to-cloud migration roadmaps • structured enterprise architecture practices • Deep knowledge of cloud services across: • Kubernetes and containerization • Experience with large-scale migrations, modernization efforts, or cloud transformation programs • large-scale migrations, modernization efforts, or cloud transformation programs • Ability to engage effectively with both technical stakeholders and executive leaders • technical stakeholders and executive leaders • Familiarity with enterprise technology evaluation, governance, and solution planning processes • Strong curiosity and adaptability when working with emerging technologies, methodologies, and cloud-native solutions • emerging technologies, methodologies, and cloud-native solutions • If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on architectural leadership embedded within client teams, from discovery through delivery • hands-on architectural leadership • Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud architectures, including application infrastructure, integration strategies, and secure deployment patterns • enterprise-scale cloud architectures • Guide engineering teams on technical trade-offs, architecture decisions, and best practices • technical trade-offs, architecture decisions, and best practices • Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including hybrid and migration strategies where applicable • cloud adoption roadmaps • Architect and support highly distributed, scalable systems in cloud environments • highly distributed, scalable systems • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex technical topics into actionable recommendations • trusted advisor • Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively manage risks, dependencies, timelines, and technical blockers • risks, dependencies, timelines, and technical blockers • Support the design and deployment of AI-enabled and data-driven solutions on GCP • AI-enabled and data-driven solutions • Collaborate with delivery, engineering, and customer teams to ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and operational requirements • security, compliance, and operational requirements • Contribute to long-term technical strategy and architectural direction aligned with business objectives • technical strategy and architectural direction
Benefits
• This is a full time position based in the United States. The offered salary range is $150,000-$215,000 annually, depending on experience and location. • Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: • Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) • Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs • Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts • Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. • Your application process • ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses. • We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. • Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. • At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. • At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. • Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
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