GCP Cloud Architect/ Platform Consultant

GCP Cloud Architect/ Platform Consultant

Position Description
We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45 years, we're still growing! Join Canada's largest IT Company as a "GCP Architect / Platform Engineer" in our Banking Services Division.

Seeking a senior GCP Architect / Platform Engineer with strong experience in cloud-native modernization, Kubernetes, Istio, and SRE practices to support a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative.

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time

Your future duties and responsibilities
• Own the endtoend architecture for mobilefirst digital platforms.
• Design and evolve cloudnative, containerized solutions, with a strong focus on GCP and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Define architecture standards and patterns for:
o Mobile applications and backend APIs
o Microservices and container platforms
o Scalability, availability, and resiliency
• Architect and contribute handson to mobile applications (iOS, Android, React Native).
• Design and build backend services and APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Build and operate Kubernetesbased platforms, including networking, ingress, scaling, and deployment strategies.
• Own infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps, and production readiness for mobile and platform workloads.
• Collaborate closely with developers, platform teams, SRE, and security partners.
• Lead design and code reviews, mentor engineers, and share best practices.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Digital Delivery Practice’s technical direction.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• 8+ years exp. In solution architecture, cloud engineering, or cloud-native delivery
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform(GCP including: compute/container services; Networking; IAM/security controls; Storage/managed services; CI/CD and deployment tooling
• Deep experience with Kubernetes; preferable GKE
• Highly skilled in Java application development and modernization
• Must have designed and supported REST APIs/microservices architectures
• Experience working with Android and IOS mobile application delivery
• Experience with DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
• Able to lead and influence a team
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes and Istio service mesh in production environments
• Experience with Spring Boot modernization and Java upgrades
• Strong SRE/DevOps background including monitoring, logging, and production support
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architecture
• Experience with enterprise-scale microservices environments
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
• Experience leading large modernization or migration programs

"Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.”

**CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,000–$165,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

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