Job Description
Location: Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us: We are a leading technology solutions provider, committed to delivering innovative and scalable cloud solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced GCP Architect to join our team and lead our cloud foundation build, on-premises GCP migration, and Vertex AI implementation projects.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Technical Skills Required:
Preferred Skills:
Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for a GCP Architect can help measure the effectiveness and success of their work. Here are some important KPIs to consider:
Cloud Infrastructure Uptime: Measure the availability and reliability of the cloud infrastructure. High uptime indicates a stable and well-maintained environment.
Cost Optimization: Track cloud spending and identify opportunities for cost savings. This includes monitoring resource utilization and implementing cost-saving measures.
Migration Success Rate: Evaluate the success of on-premises to GCP migration projects. This includes the percentage of successful migrations completed on time and within budget.
Performance Metrics: Monitor the performance of cloud applications and services, including response times, latency, and throughput. Ensure that performance meets or exceeds predefined SLAs.
Security Compliance: Ensure that the cloud environment adheres to security best practices and compliance requirements. This includes regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Scalability and Flexibility: Measure the ability to scale resources up or down based on demand. This includes the efficiency of auto-scaling mechanisms and the flexibility of the architecture.
Incident Response Time: Track the time taken to detect, respond to, and resolve incidents. Faster response times indicate a well-prepared and efficient incident management process.
User Satisfaction: Gather feedback from stakeholders and end-users to assess their satisfaction with the cloud solutions provided. High satisfaction levels indicate successful implementation and support.
Innovation and Improvement: Measure the frequency and impact of new features, improvements, and optimizations introduced to the cloud environment. This includes the adoption of new GCP services and technologies.
Training and Development: Track the ongoing training and certification of the cloud team. Continuous learning and skill development are crucial for staying up-to-date with the latest GCP advancements.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000Maximum Compensation: USD 224,000Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.This position is available for independent contractorsNo applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
One of the largest and fastest-growing global IT consulting agencies, Photon supports over 1 billion daily consumer digital touchpoints and has 40 of the Fortune 100 as their clients. Photon is known for creating engaging digital experiences for business on Mobile and Online. Photon has the largest pool of experienced digital engineers with over 5,000 across offices in the US, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, India, Sweden and Indonesia. The company is the leading providers of omnichannel IT solutions for the industry.
