GCP Architect (GDC Edge Architect/Engineer) - Description

About the job you’re considering We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Solution Architect with deep expertise in Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDC Edge), networking,  and Kubernetes (GKE). This role is ideal for professionals who can design, deploy, and optimize edge-native solutions that bring cloud capabilities to on-premises and remote environments.

This position requires local or relocation to Chicago, IL and work hybrid onsite.

Your role Hands on experience as Architect and implement edge computing solutions using Google Distributed Cloud Edge , including Anthos, GKE, and GDC hardware.

Design hybrid cloud-edge architectures that support low-latency, high-availability workloads across distributed environments.

Hands on experience in deployment of GKE clusters on edge hardware and integrate with centralized Google Cloud services.

Configure and optimize networking and security for edge environments , including VPNs, VPCs, and service meshes.

Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of edge workloads.

Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship on edge computing best practices and GCP-native solutions.

Monitor and troubleshoot edge workloads using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, and Grafana. Your skills and experience 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with 2+ years of GCP edge computing .

Strong hands-on experience with  Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)  and container orchestration.

Deep understanding of networking concepts: routing, firewalls, VPNs , load balancing, and service discovery.

Experience with Anthos, Cloud Run for Anthos, and GDC Edge hardware.

Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) is an added advantage

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevSecOps practices. Preferred Qualifications: Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure).

Experience with on-premises edge deployments in industries like retail, manufacturing, or telecom.

Knowledge of data sovereignty, compliance, and offline resilience strategies. Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: Flexible work

Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs

Financial well-being programs such as (k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring

Mentoring, coaching and learning programs

Employee Resource Groups

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of , team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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