About the Role
As a Cloud Platform Architect for Google Cloud, you will shape future-proof cloud platforms, develop scalable and secure Google Cloud architectures, and create the technological foundation for our clients' digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Conceive and implement cloud landing zones, container platforms, and cloud-native tools.
- Provide strategic consulting for the introduction of cloud technologies, specifically Google Cloud (GCP), based on customer-specific requirements.
- Design sophisticated Google Cloud solutions and architectures considering reliability, security, performance, and cost, while incorporating current Google Cloud services.
- Lead international cloud engineering teams within customer projects.
- Support pre-sales and sales activities in the cloud sector.
- Conduct feasibility studies and innovation projects, and drive the advancement of our service portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with other national and international NTT DATA teams.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of the Google Cloud (GCP) ecosystem, demonstrated through hands-on projects.
- Several years of experience in the productive use of container platforms and serverless technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run, or Cloud Functions).
- Comprehensive knowledge in the introduction of cloud-native tools for Continuous Integration & Delivery, Observability, and Security (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana, or Trivy).
- Experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching teams.
- Professional presentation of experiences and recommendations to decision-makers and large audiences, supported by practical experience and strong methodological competence in developing IT architectures.
- Knowledge of current technology trends and an understanding of upcoming developments in the cloud sector.
- A degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
- Strong communication skills and very good German and English language proficiency.
Skills
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Container Platforms
- Serverless Technologies
- Kubernetes
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Cloud Run
- Cloud Functions
- Cloud Native Tools
- Continuous Integration & Delivery
- Observability
- Security
- GitLab
- Jenkins
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Trivy
- Google Cloud Certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect)
- Technical Leadership
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- IT Architecture Development
- Communication Skills
- German Language Proficiency
- English Language Proficiency
Location
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
Work Type
- Flexible working hours
- Remote Work
- Mobile work within the EU
Experience Level
- Several years of experience in productive use of container platforms and serverless technologies
- Experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching of teams
- Practical experience in developing IT architectures
Education Level
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable qualification
Benefits
- Flexible working hours with flexitime and travel time counting as working time
- 30 days of vacation, plus December 24th and 31st as non-working days
- Sabbatical up to one year possible
- Remote work and mobile work within the EU possible
- Attractive benefit and remuneration optimization programs: company pension scheme, JobRad, Jobticket, exclusive discounts via Corporate Benefits, and more
- Extensive health and prevention offers: extended sick pay, company medical care, accident insurance (including for leisure accidents worldwide), family service
- Internal and external training opportunities in the NTT DATA Academy with technical training, certification offers, soft skills training, Udemy access
- Diverse corporate volunteering opportunities, various communities and initiatives (on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and more) with knowledge exchange at eye level
- Team-oriented corporate culture with significant scope for action
About the Company
- Part of NTT DATA, a leading provider of enterprise and technology services, AI, and digital infrastructure with over $30 billion in revenue.
- Global Top Employer.
- Serves 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies.
- Develops innovative solutions with experts in over 70 countries.
- Has 15 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in the DACH region.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity is an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture.
- We welcome you without prejudice regarding gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic and social origin, religion, or disability.
- People with severe disabilities are preferred in case of equal suitability.
