EPAM Systems Senior Solution Architect, Google Cloud Platform – Remote in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Are you passionate about cloud technology and looking for a challenging role that will advance your career to the next level? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently searching for a Senior Solution Architect – Google Cloud Platform to join our innovative team. In this influential position, you will leverage your expertise to build and deploy dynamic solutions, shaping the future of our company’s technology landscape. Collaborating with insightful consultants and bright developers, you’ll architect and design state-of-the-art cloud solutions that will revolutionize our business operations. This is a unique chance to unleash your creativity, work with cutting-edge technology, and lead our digital transformation journey. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, apply today!! Req.#571689507 RESPONSIBILITIES • Act as SME in the design and development of cloud-based solutions based on GCP • Play a pivotal role in the planning, design, and deployment of cloud solutions with an emphasis on Google Cloud tools and technologies • Maintain target billable utilization for client work • Actively participate in and support the EPAM’s GCP presales efforts, including preparation & delivery of client discovery, proposals, presentations, technical workshops, etc • Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to understand technical & business requirements, propose options/alternative approaches, perform relevant analysis and recommendations • Act as SME to those managing, optimizing, and administering Google Cloud Platform infrastructure • Work closely with the sales team to assess, define, and deliver the GCP technical outcomes/solutions to our clients • Support billable client projects by providing hands-on technical expertise/assistance/support and meeting client project deliverables REQUIREMENTS • Strong highly fluent, eloquent, and clear spoken and written communication, conversation, and collaboration skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Google PCA certification is expected. Software engineering background/experience is expected. Additional GCP Professional certifications are expected for strong candidates. AWS/Azure certifications and/or experience are a bonus • Terraform-on-GCP fluency, proficiency, and hands-on experience are a bonus • Proven experience as a GCP Cloud Architect with GCP-infrastructure setup & core building blocks (VPC architectures, Networking/subnetting/firewalls, Cloud-NAT, PGA/PSA/PSC), load-balancers, interconnect, VPN, IAP, security) • Proven experience as a GCP Cloud Architect with strong knowledge of GCP services like Spanner, Cloud Run, BigQuery/BigLake/Spark/Dataflow, Composer/Airflow, GKE, Pub/Sub, Kafka, Bigtable, Firestore, and VertexAI • Experience in vendor liaison, presales, client-facing roles, consulting roles, or account management roles preferred • Excellent understanding of distributed systems, databases, and distributed-system design patterns & tradeoffs • Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on multiple ongoing activities/requirements • Excellent problem-solving skills BENEFITS • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized) • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided) • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided) • Employee Assistance Program • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time) • Paid Holidays – nine (9) total per year • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection • Accident Insurance • Employee Discounts • Pet Insurance • Employee Stock Purchase Program • If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program • If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program ABOUT EPAM • EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential ADDITIONAL • This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $119k– $190k. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone. At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job