Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

* Analyze existing on-premises application architecture and identify migration requirements.

* Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecture on GCP utilizing Kubernetes for container orchestration.

* Develop detailed technical architecture and migration roadmaps.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.

* Lead the implementation of migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.

* Define best practices for cloud-native application development and deployment.

* Optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment.

* Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to development teams.

* Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

* Proven experience as a Java architect with extensive experience in designing large-scale enterprise applications.

* In-depth knowledge of GCP services, such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, etc.

* Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.

* Experience in migrating applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.

* Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

* Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.

* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

* Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes certifications) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

* Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure).

* Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.

* Prior experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver