Experience : 8+ years (minimum 3 years on GCP).

Employment Type : Full-time / Contract.

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Google Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Apigee API Management, GCP Cloud Networking, and provisioning/managing AI services such as Vertex AI, Veo V3, and Speech-to-Text/Text-to-Speech APIs.

The ideal candidate will architect and provision scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on GCP, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across cloud modernization and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure :

- Experience in managing GKE, Cloud Run, and serverless services.

- Design and implement robust, scalable architectures on Google Cloud Platform (Landing zone).

- Lead infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or gcloud CLI.

- Ensure secure and efficient network design using VPC, subnetworks, load balancers, Cloud NAT, VPNs, and Interconnects.

- Implement IAM, service accounts, org policies, and VPC Service Controls for secure operations.

API Management (Apigee) :

- Design and deploy secure, scalable API proxies and developer portals using Apigee Edge/Hybrid/X.

- Configure policies for traffic management, authentication, quota, caching, and transformation.

- Integrate Apigee APIs with backend systems and monitoring/logging frameworks.

AI/ML Services Provisioning :

- Provision and manage Vertex AI components such as models, endpoints, pipelines, notebooks, and Feature Store.

- Enable and manage Veo V3 (GCP video generation model) including access, quotas, and inference usage and ImageGen.

- Configure and monitor Speech-to-Text / Text-to-Speech services for real-time and batch processing.

- Ensure IAM roles, service enablement, and usage tracking for AI services.

Automation & DevOps :

- Automate infrastructure and service provisioning using IaC (Terraform, YAML, gcloud SDK).

- Support CI/CD pipeline integration for application and model deployments.

- Enable observability using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Error Reporting.

Governance & Optimization :

- Implement cost control mechanisms, usage quotas, and budget alerts.

- Conduct periodic architecture reviews to ensure security, scalability, and compliance.

- Document architecture, processes, and provisioning steps clearly for operational transparency.

Required Skills :

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in GCP architecture, provisioning, and deployment.

- Strong expertise in Apigee API Gateway design, deployment, and lifecycle management.

- Deep knowledge of GCP networking and security best practices.

- Experience provisioning and managing Vertex AI, Veo V3, and Speech APIs on GCP.

- Proficiency in Terraform, gcloud CLI, and service account/IAM configuration.

- Good understanding of monitoring, logging, and billing optimization in GCP.

Preferred Qualifications :

- GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification (required or in-progress).

- Experience working in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

- Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to lead client conversations.