Cloud Architect

Job Description:-

A major cloud transformation initiative to migrate its enterprise-scale retail management and ecommerce platform from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The project includes the migration and modernization of 15+ microservices, distributed data systems, event-driven services, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

This is a high-impact, multi-phase initiative that involves cloud re-architecture, infrastructure modernization, and rebuilding Azure-native components on GCP equivalents. The GCP Architect will be responsible for defining the migration strategy, designing cloud-native solutions, and guiding engineering teams throughout the execution.

Tech Stack & Core Requirements

Key Technical Skills (Mandatory)

• Deep expertise in GCP architecture: Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, GKE.
• Hands-on Azure GCP migration experience, especially for microservices, data sources, and cloud-native services.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, including converting Azure Bicep to Terraform.
• Containerization and Orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven patterns.
• Experience supporting migrations of services built using .NET Core, Angular, Laravel, and enterprise messaging systems.
• Expertise in designing CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding of networking, security, identity management, and cloud compliance.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry for observability.
• Knowledge of DynamoDB, CosmosDB, and their equivalent services on GCP.
• Ability to mentor engineering teams and influence architectural decisions.
• Experience with service mesh, hybrid-cloud designs, and cost optimization strategies.
• Exposure to retail/ecommerce platforms or enterprise SaaS environments.

Current Team & Structure

• The migration initiative involves multiple cross-functional teams, including .NET engineers, DevOps, cloud engineers, QA, and product specialists.
• Teams are distributed across India, Eastern Europe, and North America.
• The project team is planned to grow, with additional DevOps engineers, backend engineers, and cloud specialists expected to join as migration phases expand.

About Grid Dynamics

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation by solving their most pressing technical challenges. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 7+ years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization, and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India. Follow us on LinkedIn.