Director - Google Cloud Architect

Salary: £95,000 - 130,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive experience, typically 7+ years, in cloud architecture with a significant focus on designing and implementing solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex Google Cloud projects across domains such as data analytics, application modernisation, infrastructure, and security.
• Experience working in a technical pre-sales capacity, producing bid documentation, RFIs, RFPs, and participating in technical bid presentations.
• Technical experience in IT with a strong understanding of infrastructure fundamentals, including compute infrastructure, storage, networking, and management thereof.
• Understanding of cloud managed services and support processes, with a commitment to producing supportable designs and builds.
• Deep expertise across a broad range of Google Cloud services, including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Apigee.
• Demonstrable experience with AI/ML services on Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of how platforms like Gemini Enterprise can drive business value.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks, and network architecture within GCP.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices.
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting role is highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Linux administration and management.
• Google Cloud Professional Architect certification is highly desirable; additional certifications such as Data Engineer or Security Engineer are a plus.
• Relevant GCP certifications such as Cloud Digital Leader, GenAI Leader, Associate Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Security Engineer are a plus.
• Ability and willingness to undergo UK National Security Vetting processes.
• Active or readily transferable security clearances are highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of robust, scalable, secure, and cost-effective Google Cloud solutions across various industries and client environments.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical designs and architectural blueprints, ensuring alignment with client objectives and our best practices.
• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership to project teams, overseeing the successful delivery of Google Cloud engagements from inception to completion.
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge Google Cloud technologies, including services like Gemini Enterprise, to enhance client capabilities and foster innovation.
• Collaborate closely with clients, our engagement teams, and Google Cloud representatives to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on Google Cloud strategy and implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Google Cloud capabilities, methodologies, and intellectual property.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest Google Cloud developments, industry trends, and emerging technologies to ensure we remain at the forefront of cloud innovation.

Technologies:

• AI
• Apigee
• Architect
• BigQuery
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GCP
• IAM
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Network
• SQL
• Security

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We are Deloittes Engineering practice within Technology and Transformation, working across Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading, and Southampton in permanent and FTC roles. We bring together tech programme delivery, quality assurance, testing, application and infrastructure engineering, cloud strategy, transformation, and migration to help clients modernise their core businesses. Our alliance with Google Cloud is a major focus, including a dedicated end-to-end Google Growth Platform business and advanced AI capabilities such as Gemini Enterprise. We are recognised for our leadership in cloud innovation, support hybrid working, and offer a culture built on our shared values of leading the way, serving with integrity, taking care of each other, fostering inclusion, and collaborating for measurable impact. We also emphasise wellbeing, learning, development, and opportunities to grow your career while making an impact that matters.

last updated 36 week of 2026