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Cloud Platform Architect (GCP)

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Slough, Berkshire, England
Senior level
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Slough, Berkshire, England
Senior level
Lead the design and implementation of GCP cloud solutions enhancing business analytics. Collaborate with teams to define strategies, establish best practices, and mentor team members.
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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that enhance our analytics capabilities across various business functions, including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development.

This role is transformation-funded and therefore has an expected end date of 31st December 2026

What are we looking for?

  • A seasoned technical leader with 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a proven track record of designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
  • Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Experience in implementing best practices for cloud security, cost management, and performance optimization, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in driving cloud adoption, and delivering impactful projects that align with business objectives with the right architecture and component infrastructure.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead the architectural design and implementation of GCP solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business staCloukeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps that support analytics initiatives.
  • Establish best practices for cloud architecture, including governance, security, and operational excellence, while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their cloud skills.
  • Engage with external partners and vendors to evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance our GCP capabilities and drive business value.
What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Top Skills

BigQuery
Dataflow
Go
Google Cloud Platform (Gcp)
Java
Kubernetes
Pub/Sub
Python

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