Apollo HealthAxis - Cloud Architect - Google Cloud Platform

Role : GCP Cloud Architect.

Location : Hyderabad.

Notice period : Immediate joiners needed.

Shift timings : US Time zones.

Work Mode : Work from Office.

Job Description

Opportunity :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCP Cloud Architect to join our dynamic technology team.

You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure, with a primary focus on building a robust and scalable Data Lake in BigQuery.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud environment, supporting critical healthcare data initiatives.

Cloud Architecture & Design

This role requires strong technical expertise in GCP, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to drive impactful solutions within the healthcare :

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective GCP solutions, with a strong emphasis on BigQuery for our Data Lake.
• Define and implement best GCP infrastructure management, security, networking, and data governance practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and application development teams to understand their requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new GCP services and technologies to optimize our cloud environment.
• Understand and implement the fundamentals of GCP, including resource hierarchy, projects, organizations, and billing.
  
  

GCP Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain our existing GCP infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, proactively identifying and resolving potential problems.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for our GCP environment.
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization, including BigQuery slot & Communication :
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data science, application development, security, and compliance.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Develop and maintain thorough and reliable documentation of all cloud infrastructure processes, configurations, and security :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5- 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing Data Lakes on GCP, specifically using BigQuery.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools, with strong proficiency in Google Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow).
• Solid understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud DNS), IAM, Cloud Monitoring, and Cloud Logging.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Strong understanding of security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, data encryption, and network security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience with Apigee for API management.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Cloud Run.
• Experience with Vertex AI for machine learning workflows on GCP.
• Familiarity with GCP Healthcare products and solutions (e.g., Cloud Healthcare API).
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HL7, FHIR).
• GCP Professional Architect certification.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with Looker.
  
  

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