We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence
Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. But clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them.
With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks.
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This is a Hybrid position open to any qualified applicant in the United States
Job Title: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect
Job Summary:
The GCP Architect is responsible for crafting, implementing, and supervising cloud infrastructure and solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves working closely with clients or internal teams to assess requirements, design cloud architectures, and ensure standard methodologies for security, scalability, and performance. The GCP Architect provides technical expertise and leadership throughout the lifecycle of cloud projects, from initial planning to deployment and support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud Architecture Design:
- Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Google Deployment Manager.
- Build architectural diagrams and documentation for solutions and present to collaborators.
2. Project Management & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security, to ensure successful cloud deployments.
- Work with business collaborators to understand requirements and translate them into cloud architecture solutions.
- Lead technical teams in the implementation of GCP services and solutions.
3. GCP Services Expertise:
- Use core GCP services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and other GCP technologies.
- Integrate GCP services with on-premises and other cloud systems, as needed.
4. Security and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, including security, identity, and access management.
- Implement and handle network security configurations and other security measures.
5. Performance and Cost Optimization:
- Optimize cloud resource utilization and architecture for cost efficiency.
- Use GCP monitoring and logging tools to analyze and improve system performance.
6. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Stay updated on GCP offerings, standard methodologies, and industry trends.
- Propose and implement new technologies and practices to improve cloud infrastructure and processes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or a related field; 3+ years specifically with Google Cloud Platform.
- Certifications: GCP Architect certification preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven understanding of GCP services (e.g., Compute, Networking, Storage, Databases, Analytics, and Machine Learning).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Google Deployment Manager).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Shell scripting).
- Proven understanding of network and security principles.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiarity with GCP machine learning and AI tools.
- Experience with cloud migrations and modernization projects.
This role is ideal for individuals with a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles and a passion for bringing to bear GCP technology to build scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. The GCP Architect will be instrumental in helping organizations demonstrate the power of Google Cloud to meet business goals and drive innovation.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $112,000 – $204,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Ce que nous offrons
- La possibilité d’avoir une carrière avec un impact. Ici, vous avez la possibilité de partager vos idées transformatrices pour aider notre entreprise et nos clients à améliorer le quotidien de tous.
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- Rémunération compétitive qui comprend un salaire concurrentiel et une pension avec des contributions équivalentes.
- Des prestations de soins de santé et financières flexibles pour vous soutenir, ainsi que vos personnes à charge admissibles, dès le premier jour au travail.
- Une vraie conciliation travail-vie personnelle. Nous offrons des vacances, des modalités de travail flexibles, des occasions de bénévolat, des événements sociaux et bien d’autres afin que vous puissiez être au mieux.
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À propos de nous
Cognizant est l’un des leaders mondiaux des services professionnels. Nous transformons les modèles commerciaux, opérationnels et technologiques de nos clients pour les adapter à l’ère numérique. Notre approche consultative, basée sur une connaissance sectorielle, aide nos clients à concevoir, développer et gérer des entreprises plus innovantes et plus efficaces. Basée aux États-Unis, Cognizant (membre du NASDAQ-100 et l’un des meilleurs employeurs du monde en 2024 selon Forbes) figure régulièrement parmi les entreprises les plus admirées au monde. Découvrez comment Cognizant aide ses clients à garder une longueur d’avance grâce au numérique sur le site www.cognizant.com.