[Remote] GCP Application Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Era Technology is a global company committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees can grow. The GCP Application Architect is responsible for performing architecture reviews of applications to facilitate their migration to Google Cloud Platform, working closely with internal teams and Google partners. Responsibilities • Conduct deep-dive technical assessments of applications, including those lacking clear documentation or ownership, such as legacy systems. • Reverse engineer legacy applications to understand operational dependencies and migration challenges. • Collaborate with application teams to answer technical questionnaires and provide migration-related insights to Google. • Identify applications that may present migration challenges and develop strategies for replatforming to native GCP (GCE, avoiding ESX/VMware). • Partner with Google and internal teams throughout the migration process, serving as a technical advisor and problem solver. • Document findings, recommendations, and migration plans for each application reviewed. • Support ongoing architecture reviews as new applications are identified for migration. Skills • Experience with Google Compute Engine (GCE) and related GCP services. • Proven experience in application architecture review and cloud migration, preferably with GCP. • Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, virtualization, and re-platforming strategies. • Ability to work with legacy systems and incomplete documentation. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong organizational skills. • Excellent analytical skills. • Excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar. • Ability to work as liaison between business and information security / information technology. • Flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English. • Business outcomes mindset. • Solid balance of strategic thinking with detail orientation. • Self-starter, ability to take initiative. • Familiarity with legacy security applications. • Prior experience in large-scale migration projects. Company Overview • New Era Technology NZ provides a range of network and IT support, strategic planning, modern workspace, audio and visual, virtual meeting rooms and professional development solutions and services. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Auckland, Auckland, NZL, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • New Era Technology NZ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 86 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job