Google Cloud Solution Architect - GCP

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. As a Senior Google Cloud Solutions Architect at NCS, you will be a key leader in driving the adoption of cutting-edge cloud solutions for our clients. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud practice, leading the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of transformative cloud-based solutions that empower our clients to achieve their business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead Solution Architecture: Drive the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), aligning with client business needs and strategic objectives. Technical Expertise: Leverage deep expertise in GCP services, including [mention specific services relevant to your company, e.g., Compute Engine, Kubernetes, BigQuery, Dataflow], to architect and deliver innovative solutions. DevOps & Automation: Champion DevOps and GitOps principles, driving the adoption of automation and continuous delivery through tools like Terraform and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions. Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on cloud best practices, emerging technologies, and the value proposition of GCP. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, building consensus and driving stakeholder buy-in. Essential Skills: Strong GCP Expertise: Deep understanding of GCP services, including [mention specific services relevant to your company]. DevOps & Automation: Proficiency in DevOps principles and tools, including GitOps, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Technical Leadership: Proven experience in leading the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Client Focus: Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills. About you? You should have: A proven track record in IT, with a strong background focused on architecting and implementing solutions on GCP. Deep technical knowledge - Expert-level understanding of GCP services (Compute, Serverless, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, etc.), infrastructure as code (Terraform), GitOps, DevOps principles, and cloud security best practices. Must have strong knowledge and experience of Google Cloud Architecture processes. Strong communication and leadership - Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly, influence decision-makers, and inspire teams. Solution-oriented mindset - Passion for solving challenging problems, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results. Certifications - Hold multiple Professional-level Google Cloud certifications (Cloud Architect, Cloud DevOps Engineer, etc.), demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning. Consulting expertise - Experience gathering requirements, developing proposals, and presenting client solutions. Additional desirable attributes include: Industry vertical experience - A background in specific industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus. Open-source contributions - Demonstrated engagement with the broader cloud community is highly valued. Technical Certifications - Hold multiple Professional-level Google Cloud certifications (Cloud Architect, Cloud DevOps Engineer, etc.) Project Management Experience is highly regarded, and certifications such as AgilePM, Prince2, CAMP, or PMP are valuable. Why join us: NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given. Work rights and background checks: To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks