Description   
     We are seeking a  GCP Cloud Architect   focused on Application Modernisation to join our dynamic team.
  The successful candidate is a thought leader who will design and implement cloud-based solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
If you are a technology enthusiast, committed to staying updated with emerging trends, and have a background in GCP technologies, we'd like to meet you.
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  Responsibilities   
     Design & implement secure, scalable Java apps on GCP using containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and serverless (Cloud Functions/Run)    Craft & enforce cloud architecture standards for J2EE/microservices on GCP    Select & integrate GCP services (GKE, Cloudrun, Functions, Cloud SQL, Spanner, Apigee) for J2EE and microservices (Pub/Sub, Storage)    Lead high-level Java application architecture design (J2EE best practices)    Champion microservices with Spring Boot (clean APIs, fault tolerance, service discovery)    Deep dive knowledge on java patterns like functional programming, reactive programming, event driven architecture, microservices, etc    Optimize cloud-based Java apps for performance, cost & scalability (Cloud CDN, Monitoring, Load Balancing)    Lead & guide development & infrastructure teams (Java, J2EE, microservices, cloud)    Stay updated on emerging cloud trends & explore AI integration with GCP GenAI (Vertex AI, Code Engine, Gemini)    
  Requirements   
     Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field    10+ years of extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions in GCP    Strong expertise in GCP services such as GKE, Cloudrun, Functions, Cloud SQL, Firestore, Firebase, Apigee, GCP App Engine, Gemini Code Assist, Vertex AI, Spanner, Memorystore, Service mesh, and Cloud Monitoring    Solid understanding of cloud best practices and experience implementing security controls in GCP    Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices    Experience with automation and configuration management tools like Terraform and working understanding of DevOps principles    Leadership skills with a proven ability to lead and coach a technical team    
  We offer   
     Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies    Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications    Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms    Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons    Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions    Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects    Focused individual development    Benefit package: Health benefits Retirement benefits Paid time off Flexible benefits     Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)