5+ years of production software engineering experience with strong system design and development skills
Hands-on Google Cloud Platform experience building and operating cloud-native workloads
Experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, security, AI/ML, or platform engineering
Advanced programming expertise in Go and/or Python
Kubernetes platform engineering experience, including CRDs and API extensions
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals, multi-tenancy, and observability
Proven experience with CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, resiliency, and security
Practical use of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills
Responsibilities
Design and deliver complex cloud-native solutions
Make strategic architectural decisions and solve ambiguous technical challenges
Develop secure, high-quality code
Lead architecture reviews and create design artefacts such as RFCs, ADRs, and architecture diagrams
Influence multiple teams through technical design and architectural direction
Drive operational excellence by improving system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability
Evaluate new technologies and vendors
Shape cloud platform strategy
Contribute to best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native engineering
Mentor engineers, lead communities of practice, and raise engineering standards across the organisation
Technologies
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Claude Code
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Copilot
GitHub
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Kubernetes
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We are offering a brand new contract opportunity for a seasoned Google Cloud Platform Architect to join a large-scale programme for our global client based in our Glasgow office. This is a 6-month initial contract on a daily rate of £450 via umbrella, with an ASAP start. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our people and partnership-focused approach drives our success, and we support candidates who need adjustments during the recruitment process.
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