Overview
The Embedded GCP Technical Architect will play a pivotal role in deploying and integrating advanced AI solutions within the defence and government sectors. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the architect will adapt and implement cloud-native technologies across various environments while leading technical workshops and shaping the platform according to customer needs. This is a hands-on role suited for an experienced architect comfortable with Google Cloud and full-stack engineering, and it involves direct customer engagement and architectural oversight.
Responsibilities
- Design target architectures for customer deployments, adapting the platform's GCP-native features to fit customer infrastructure.
- Lead the end-to-end delivery process, including requirements gathering, technical planning, deployment, and handover.
- Conduct technical workshops, design reviews, and demonstrations with senior MOD, engineering, and security stakeholders.
- Produce architecture documentation to meet customer and accreditation standards, including HLDs, LLDs, and network designs.
- Oversee technical assurance activities, including architecture reviews and threat modeling.
- Integrate the platform with customer data sources, APIs, and other systems.
- Contribute to full stack development when required and leverage field insights to inform engineering improvements.
Requirements
- Active DV clearance is required.
- Deep, hands-on experience with Google Cloud (GCP), including services like Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, and IAM.
- Proven ability to design and migrate cloud-native workloads to Kubernetes, OpenShift, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Full stack engineering capabilities, preferably with TypeScript/Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL experience.
- Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD processes, and Docker.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery projects and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to produce high-quality architectural and design documentation acceptable to customers and accreditation bodies.