Infosys is seeking a GCP Senior Technology Architect. In this role, you will enable digital transformation for our clients in a global delivery model, research on technologies independently, recommend appropriate solutions and contribute to technology-specific best practices and standards. You will provide inputs for identifying best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects; develop design of applications, provide regular support and guidance to project teams on complex coding and issue resolution with the objective of ensuring best-fit and high-quality technical solutions within the area of technology specialization and in compliance with guidelines, policies and norms of Infosys. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture Design: Develop robust cloud architectures aligned with business objectives, leveraging GCP's comprehensive suite of services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, etc.).
- Implementation: Oversee the migration and deployment of applications and infrastructure to GCP, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
- DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development teams to implement DevOps practices, automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to GCP environments, ensuring service availability and performance.
- Security: Adhere to security best practices, implement security measures, and conduct regular vulnerability assessments to protect GCP environments.
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize cloud costs, utilizing GCP's pricing models and tools effectively.
- Innovation: Stay updated on the latest GCP features and technologies, exploring new ways to leverage them for competitive advantage.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
- Candidate must be located within the commuting distance of Richardson, TX or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel in the US.
- All applicants authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
- At least 11 years of experience in Information Technology
- At least 4-5 years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as an architect and managing team
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including infrastructure as code (IaC), virtualization, and containerization
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and configuration management
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD pipelines, version control)
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Good communication skills to interact with customer and across different team
Preferred Qualifications: - Good understanding of data integration, data quality and data architecture
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL
- Good understanding of Agile software development frameworks
- Strong communication and Analytical skills
- Ability to work in teams in a diverse, multi-stakeholder environment comprising of Business and Technology teams
- Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment
The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. 
