GCP Architect

  • IO Associates
  • 31/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

London (Hybrid - 2-4 days onsite per month)
£80,000-£90,000 + Benefits
SC Clearance Eligibility Required

We're working with a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering large-scale cloud, platform and AI programmes across enterprise and public sector clients.

They're looking for a GCP Architect with a strong consulting background to lead the design and delivery of modern cloud solutions. This is a client-facing role suited to someone who can combine hands on technical expertise with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement.

You'll play a key role shaping cloud architecture, guiding engineering teams, and helping clients modernise complex technology environments using Google Cloud.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Designing and leading delivery of cloud native solutions on Google Cloud
  • Owning architecture decisions across platforms, applications and data services
  • Working closely with clients to shape technical strategy and delivery roadmaps
  • Driving best practices across DevOps, security, scalability and resilience
  • Supporting and mentoring engineering teams within agile delivery environments
  • Contributing to proposals, technical discovery sessions and solution design workshops
Tech Environment

You'll work across a modern Google Cloud ecosystem including:

  • Terraform
  • Java and/or Python
  • Vertex AI and AI enabled services
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
What They're Looking For
  • Strong consulting or client facing delivery experience
  • Proven background designing and delivering GCP solutions
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture and modern engineering practices
  • Experience working within agile delivery teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to balance innovation with pragmatic delivery
Nice to Have
  • Google Cloud certifications
  • Experience within regulated or public sector environments
  • Exposure to AI/ML or large scale data platforms
Additional Information
  • Hybrid working model based around London
  • Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance

If this is of interest please reach out now!