Principal Cloud Architect, Google Cloud

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Principal Cloud Architect leads enterprise‑wide cloud strategy and implementation, focusing on Google Cloud while integrating AWS or Azure. You will define governance, drive cost‑optimization, mentor senior engineers, and represent the company in technical forums.

Role Snapshot

• Principal Cloud Architect
• Enterprise cloud strategy owner
• Multi‑cloud governance lead
• Mentor for senior cloud engineers
• Technical evangelist

Must-Have Requirements

• Google Cloud Platform
• AWS or Azure
• Terraform
• Java or Python
• Cloud Architecture leadership
• Enterprise‑scale transformations

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
• AWS/Azure professional‑level certification
• Generative AI
• GitOps
• DevSecOps
• AWS/Azure professional certification
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Work Setup

• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown
• Background check: standard background checks

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define and execute a multi‑year, enterprise‑wide cloud adoption and migration roadmap across Google Cloud and a secondary cloud platform
• Establish global cloud governance, architectural standards, reference models and reusable deployment patterns
• Drive advanced DevOps, DevSecOps and cost‑optimization practices, including automated guardrails and ROI tracking
• Architect and lead large‑scale solutions on GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Run, Vertex AI, Cloud Spanner and related services
• Design secure, low‑latency hybrid and multi‑cloud integration patterns with unified IAM and federated identity
• Lead PoC initiatives for emerging technologies such as Generative AI and serverless computing
• Create visibility and monitoring strategies to proactively resolve performance bottlenecks
• Mentor, coach and grow senior/lead cloud engineers while promoting GitOps and end‑to‑end automation

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience with Generative AI or serverless platforms
• Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder influence
• Passion for mentoring and building engineering excellence
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA or similar regulatory compliance
• Track record of multi‑cloud cost‑optimization