GCP Cloud Champion (Pre-Sales Architecture) - New York, NY (Fulltime Role)

Position: GCP Cloud Champion (Pre-Sales + Architecture) - Financial Services Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time GC or USC Only Job Summary Client is seeking a GCP Cloud Champion to support Financial Services clients within its Google Cloud practice. This role combines solution architecture, client engagement, and delivery leadership. The position requires strong communication skills, hands-on GCP experience, and the ability to work directly with clients across pre-sales and implementation phases. Key Responsibilities Participate in pre-sales activities, including client discussions and solution developmentDesign and lead implementation of GCP-based solutions (migration, modernization, cloud architecture)Act as a client-facing architect supporting Financial Services engagementsCollaborate with delivery teams to execute cloud projects end-to-endProvide technical guidance to cross-functional and global teamsSupport development of GCP capabilities and reusable solutions Required Qualifications Strong communication and client-facing skillsHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience in cloud architecture, migration, or modernization initiativesExposure to pre-sales, solutioning, or stakeholder engagementExperience working with Financial Services clients (banking, insurance, capital markets, or trading)Ability to work with distributed/global teams Preferred Qualifications Experience in consulting or IT services environmentsFamiliarity with Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, and DevOps practicesExperience with microservices and cloud-native architecturesGCP certification (nice to have, not required) Additional Information Hybrid role based in the NYC metro areaPosition operates across both pre-sales and delivery phasesFocus on hands-on architecture with client interaction Best Regards, Chetna Chetna@smartcaliber.com www.smartcaliber.com Truth Lies in Heart