Platform Architect (Google Cloud | CCoE | DevOps)

Requirement ID: 10805471 Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands Work Mode: Onsite Start Date: 01 October 2026 Duration: 6 Months Experience: 10+ Years Status: Open

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect (Google Cloud) to join the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), an international team of 75+ cloud professionals driving enterprise-wide cloud adoption. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to DevOps teams, guiding them in designing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures on Google Cloud. You will support cloud onboarding, modernize cloud-native and hybrid solutions, and help accelerate delivery through automation and best practices.

This position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on cloud engineering capability, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams to uplift cloud maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in cloud onboarding across Google Cloud and Azure (Google Cloud as primary focus).
• Educate and guide DevOps teams in designing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures.
• Act as a consulting partner to DevOps teams, removing roadblocks and enabling successful cloud adoption.
• Serve as the main point of contact for cloud architecture guidance and represent the CCoE as an ambassador.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and support teams in optimizing cloud spend.
• Test, validate, and adopt new cloud technologies; provide hands-on support when needed.
• Identify service gaps and collaborate with product owners to enhance cloud services.
• Contribute to architecture design for cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Support automation initiatives including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Document solution designs and maintain high-quality technical standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or Business Management.
• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (must-have).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with IaaS services:
  • Virtual Machines
  • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Networking & Storage
• Skilled in designing and implementing PaaS solutions:
  • Web Apps
  • Managed Databases
  • Kubernetes
  • Data Lake
  • Databricks
• Proficient with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex deployment scenarios.
• Engineering and coding experience in agile environments.
• Proven track record in technical architecture design, solution definition, and managing change and risk.
• Experience working in large, international enterprises or global service providers.

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Passion for innovation and emerging cloud technologies.
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Recognized subject matter expert with a collaborative, knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Competencies

• Google Cloud Architecture
• Cloud-Native & Hybrid Design
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code
• Kubernetes (GKE)
• Data Platforms & Integration