GCP Architect (GDC Edge Architect/Engineer)

About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Solution Architect with deep expertise in Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDC Edge), networking, and Kubernetes (GKE). This role is ideal for professionals who can design, deploy, and optimize edge-native solutions that bring cloud capabilities to on-premises and remote environments.

This position requires local or relocation to Chicago, IL and work hybrid onsite.

Your role

• Hands on experience as Architect and implement edge computing solutions using Google Distributed Cloud Edge, including Anthos, GKE, and GDC hardware.
• Design hybrid cloud-edge architectures that support low-latency, high-availability workloads across distributed environments.
• Hands on experience in deployment of GKE clusters on edge hardware and integrate with centralized Google Cloud services.
• Configure and optimize networking and security for edge environments, including VPNs, VPCs, and service meshes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of edge workloads.
• Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on edge computing best practices and GCP-native solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot edge workloads using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, and Grafana.

Your skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with 2+ years of GCP edge computing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and container orchestration.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts: routing, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and service discovery.
• Experience with Anthos, Cloud Run for Anthos, and GDC Edge hardware.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) is an added advantage
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevSecOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure).
• Experience with on-premises edge deployments in industries like retail, manufacturing, or telecom.
• Knowledge of data sovereignty, compliance, and offline resilience strategies.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini

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