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Eliassen Group GCP Architect- AI Initiatives in Boise, Idaho
GCP Architect- AI Initiatives
Anywhere
Type: Contract
Category: Architecture
Industry: Retail
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -032025-101442
Date Posted: 03/30/2025
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/kAgFDq
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Description:
100% Remote Role
Our major eComm client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated GCP Lead Architect to help address critical AI-related challenges within our Google Cloud Platform environment. This role will be instrumental in architecting cloud solutions, facilitating the adoption of new GCP services, and ensuring efficient resource deployment within our enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in GCP, a strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices, and the ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape. This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 3 to 6 months.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $80 - $85 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Design and architect robust and scalable cloud solutions on GCP to support AI initiatives and other business needs, ensuring alignment with company standards and processes
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of GCP resources, their deployment, and their interdependencies
Understand and articulate the value proposition of various GCP services and build a compelling case for their implementation
Provide guidance and oversight on the configuration and deployment of GCP resources
Apply an understanding of data analytics and measurement principles to cloud architecture
Understand how data is ingested, stored, validated, and consumed within a cloud environment, and between systems
Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in GCP and cloud architecture
Effectively communicate technical solutions and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience Requirements:
Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
Experience with resource deployment and management in GCP
Ability to architect solutions and understand the interactions between different GCP services
Familiarity with data analytics concepts and tools (e.g., Looker, Looker Studio is a plus)
Understanding of DevOps and data engineering principles
Experience working within complex global enterprise environments
Ability to troubleshoot issues and provide effective solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with GCP configuration
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience with AI and machine learning services on GCP (e.g., Vertex AI)
Ability to build a business case for new technologies and influence technical decisions
Proactive and results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to "get things done
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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