Solution Architect

In-scope technologies/products:

Google Cloud Agentic Product suite including but not limited to: ADK, Agent Engine, Customer Experience Next Gen, Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Graph Databases, LLMs, Model Armour, MCP, A2A.

Skillsets required:

Technical Expertise: Extensive understanding of software development principles with experience of designing highly observable and scalable solutions. Proficient in Node.js, React, Next.js and experience of Python. Knowledge of API development, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (eg Terraform). Experience of Cyber Security and techniques to ensure resilient applications.
Source Code Management: Deep understanding of Git and managing change within a source code management system.
Integration Tools and Cloud Infrastructure: Significant experience with integration tools and cloud infrastructure (GCP). Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture and containerisation technologies (eg Kubernetes, Docker) - knowledge & experience of Helm is an additional advantage. An understanding of networking - preferably including a mixture of public cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
Agile Development: Strong knowledge of agile development practices, continuous integration and test automation. Experience of timely delivery by managing tasks and priorities effectively.

Scope of services:

Solution Design and System Integration: Lead the design and development of robust software solutions using modern engineering techniques across GCP and Microsoft Azure stacks, aligned with Enterprise Architecture and Business Design strategy
Thought Leadership: A trusted advisor to a network of colleagues and professionals within and outside the Organisation. Uses experience to provide valuable insights, strategic thoughts and encourage problem-solving.
Manage a complex set of constraints and opportunities: Creating and maintaining a blueprint for organising and communicating the Lab technology change agenda
Promote Adoption of Modern Software Engineering Practices: Including DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud computing
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to shape high-quality and innovative products, ensuring alignment with business goals. Acting as an advocate for technology design and robust solution governance across the Lab
Delivering Design Outputs: Such as Minimum Viable Designs and architecture decisions via formal governance processes
Agile Methodologies: Champion agile development practices, including continuous integration and test automation.