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Philodesign Technologies Inc

GCP Cloud Architect

On site

London, United kingdom

€ 10,000 /month

Senior

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Cloud Security GitHub CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Problem-solving Architecture Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms GCP CI/CD Pipelines GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Hiring: GCP Cloud Architect (Contract – INSIDE IR35)

Location: London (Onsite/Hybrid as required)

Contract Type: Contract (INSIDE IR35)

⏳ Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)

Experience: 8+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an Experienced GCP Cloud Architect with 8+ years of hands-on expertise in designing, migrating, and operating secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive cloud modernization initiatives, enable cloud-native architectures, and collaborate effectively with engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, highly available, and scalable cloud architectures on GCP
Lead end-to-end migration from on-premise infrastructure to GCP
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver cloud-native solutions
Define and enforce cloud security, compliance, and governance standards
Build, manage, and optimize GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines with automated deployments and approvals
Monitor and optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Stay current with GCP innovations, architectural best practices, and industry trends
Document architecture designs, configurations, and operational procedures
Provide technical leadership and guidance across cloud initiatives

Required Skills & Expertise

Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong expertise in Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage
Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized workloads
Solid experience with CI/CD automation, preferably using GitHub Actions
Deep understanding of cloud security, IAM, governance, and compliance
Proven experience in cloud performance tuning and cost optimization
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Eligibility & Compliance Requirement (Mandatory)

Only British citizens are eligible to apply for this opportunity
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship
This role is offered strictly under INSIDE IR35 regulations

Preferred Qualifications

GCP Professional certifications (Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer)
Experience working within enterprise-scale cloud environments
Strong background in cloud modernization and DevOps best practices

Apply Now:

If you meet the eligibility criteria and have strong GCP architecture experience, we encourage you to apply or connect for more details. send your cv on priyanka.jadhav@philodesigntech.com

About the Company

PHILODESIGN TECHNOLOGIES INC: Global Leaders in Engineering & IT Solutions Website: www.philodesigntech.com At PHILODESIGN TECHNOLOGIES INC, we are at the forefront of engineering and IT innovation. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with offices in Ontario, Canada; London, UK; and Pune, India, we are strategically positioned to serve a global clientele. Our Expertise: We specialize in cutting-edge product engineering services and comprehensive IT solutions, including Salesforce and ServiceNow implementations. Our team is ... Know more