GCP Architect

New role-: GCP Architect with Network Domain experience-Reading UK.

Job Title: GCP Cloud Architect – Telecom OSS/BSS

Location: Reading, UK

Work Model: Hybrid (12 days/month WFO)

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Experience: Required 10–15 years of experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect with a strong background in telecommunications (OSS/BSS) to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Design & Planning: Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures for OSS systems (e.g., network inventory, fault & performance management, service assurance) using GCP services such as GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
• Cloud Migration Strategy: Lead migration of legacy/on-prem OSS applications to GCP with minimal downtime and data loss.
• Security & Compliance: Implement robust security practices, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation, aligned with telecom standards.
• Performance & Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for efficiency using Cloud Monitoring and Logging tools.
• Integration & Automation: Enable seamless integration across OSS/BSS and third-party systems; drive automation using Terraform and IaC best practices.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions; provide GCP best practice guidance.
• Disaster Recovery: Design and implement DR and business continuity strategies with multi-region deployments.
• Innovation: Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, serverless) to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, VPC, IAM, Load Balancing).
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (IaC).
• Proficiency in Docker & Kubernetes.
• Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, or similar).
• Solid understanding of networking, cloud security, and data management.
• Proven experience designing and implementing GCP solutions.
• Extensive exposure to telecom technologies (RAN, Core, IP Transport).
• Experience working in OSS/BSS environments and telecom operational processes (fault & performance management).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead large-scale telecom cloud transformation programs
• Work with cutting-edge GCP technologies
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment

Interested candidates can apply or reach out directly to discuss further.