New role: GCP Architect with Network Domain experience – Reading UK
Job Title: GCP Cloud Architect – Telecom OSS/BSS
Location: Reading, UK
Work Model: Hybrid (12 days/month WFO)
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: Required 10–15 years of experience
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect with a strong background in telecommunications (OSS/BSS) to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Architecture Design & Planning: Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures for OSS systems (e.g., network inventory, fault & performance management, service assurance) using GCP services such as GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
* Cloud Migration Strategy: Lead migration of legacy/on‑prem OSS applications to GCP with minimal downtime and data loss.
* Security & Compliance: Implement robust security practices, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation, aligned with telecom standards.
* Performance & Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for efficiency using Cloud Monitoring and Logging tools.
* Integration & Automation: Enable seamless integration across OSS/BSS and third‑party systems; drive automation using Terraform and IaC best practices.
* Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions; provide GCP best practice guidance.
* Disaster Recovery: Design and implement DR and business continuity strategies with multi‑region deployments.
* Innovation: Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, serverless) to drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
* Deep expertise in GCP (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, VPC, IAM, Load Balancing).
* Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform (IaC).
* Proficiency in Docker & Kubernetes.
* Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, or similar).
* Solid understanding of networking, cloud security, and data management.
* Proven experience designing and implementing GCP solutions.
* Extensive exposure to telecom technologies (RAN, Core, IP Transport).
* Experience working in OSS/BSS environments and telecom operational processes (fault & performance management).
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to lead large‑scale telecom cloud transformation programs
* Work with cutting‑edge GCP technologies
* Collaborative and innovation‑driven work environment
Interested candidates can apply or reach out directly to discuss further.
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