GCP Cloud Architect

About the role

As an experienced GCP Cloud Architect, you will share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without extensive travel demands. Deloitte’s Project Delivery Model (PDM) is tailored for long‑term, onsite client service delivery. The AI & Engineering team leverages cutting‑edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work with customer engineers to evaluate technical requirements and design options.
• Develop code, prototypes, configurations, and technical documentation.
• Support application integration, cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and migration activities.
• Test and validate solutions against functional, security, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolution with Google Cloud engineering teams.
• Document architecture decisions, risks, dependencies, and implementation recommendations.
• Escalate complex architecture decisions and delivery risks.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GCP cloud architecture, technical consulting, professional services, technical project management, or enterprise technology delivery.
• 3+ years of hands‑on software‑engineering experience using an object‑oriented language such as Python or C++.
• 5+ years of experience working as a hands‑on or “keyboard” engineer.
• Familiarity with services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Networking, and Google Kubernetes Engine.
• Active Google Cloud professional‑level certification.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Pay

The wage range for this role is estimated at $118,700 to $197,900.

Benefits

This position is aligned with the Project Delivery Model. To view the associated benefit package, please reference the document USBenefitsJourneyProjectandCenterTAM.