Cloud Architect

Job Description

A major cloud transformation initiative to migrate its enterprise-scale retail management and ecommerce platform from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . The project includes the migration and modernization of 15+ microservices , distributed data systems, event-driven services, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. This is a high-impact, multi-phase initiative that involves cloud re-architecture, infrastructure modernization, and rebuilding Azure-native components on GCP equivalents. The GCP Architect will be responsible for defining the migration strategy, designing cloud-native solutions, and guiding engineering teams throughout the execution. Tech Stack & Core Requirements Key Technical Skills (Mandatory) Deep expertise in GCP architecture : Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, GKE. Hands-on Azure ? GCP migration experience , especially for microservices, data sources, and cloud-native services. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform , including converting Azure Bicep to Terraform. Containerization and Orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE) . Strong understanding of microservices architecture , distributed systems, and event-driven patterns. Experience supporting migrations of services built using .NET Core, Angular, Laravel , and enterprise messaging systems. Expertise in designing CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Good understanding of networking, security, identity management , and cloud compliance. Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry for observability. Knowledge of DynamoDB, CosmosDB , and their equivalent services on GCP. Ability to mentor engineering teams and influence architectural decisions. Experience with service mesh , hybrid-cloud designs, and cost optimization strategies. Exposure to retail/ecommerce platforms or enterprise SaaS environments. Current Team & Structure The migration initiative involves multiple cross-functional teams , including .NET engineers, DevOps, cloud engineers, QA, and product specialists. Teams are distributed across India, Eastern Europe, and North America . The project team is planned to grow , with additional DevOps engineers, backend engineers, and cloud specialists expected to join as migration phases expand.