Senior GCP Architect / Cloud Engineer

EXIT83, a leader in custom software development and AI innovation, delivers advanced software solutions for strategic, growth-focused initiatives. Positioned at the nexus of business and technology, our presence spans 12 countries, reflecting our global commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies. With nearly 20 years of international experience, we offer our expertise to a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies, major government contractors to startups. Our team, which includes former Microsoft engineers, brings deep experience in development, strategy, and systems integration.  At EXIT83, we're more than participants in the technology sector; we're driving its evolution, ensuring every project we undertake is a step towards a more innovative future.

We're looking for a Senior GCP Architect to step into a technical lead role for a large-scale cloud platform modernization initiative.   This is not a background contributor role, you'll help shape the GCP entitlement and access control architecture from the ground up, guide the design of a self-serve Landing Zone, and co-lead the delivery of a Platform Ops Portal used by engineering teams across the organization.

You will contribute to scoping and technical direction early, and carry that ownership through implementation and enablement. If you're a senior GCP engineer who thrives in complex, regulated environments and wants real influence over how a major bank builds its cloud platform, this is the role.

What you will own and drive:

• -Lead the architecture and implementation of GCP Entitlement and Access Control systems, including IAM policies, service account governance, and least-privilege access models
• Design and deliver a self-serve Landing Zone framework that enables Platform Engineering teams to provision and manage cloud environments consistently and at scale
• Co-lead delivery of a Platform Ops Portal, covering management functions such as environment provisioning, access requests, cost visibility, and operational workflows
• Partner with client engineering and security teams to align the access control model with regulatory and compliance requirements in a financial services context
• Define and enforce GCP governance guardrails, including organization policies, resource hierarchy design, and VPC Service Controls
• Drive technical review, identify gaps, and shape the delivery approach before the project kicks off
• Enable internal teams through documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer that outlast the engagement
   

• 7+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, with at least 4 years hands-on with GCP in a lead or architect capacity
• Deep expertise in GCP IAM, including workload identity, service account management, custom roles, and policy inheritance
• Proven experience designing Landing Zones or platform engineering frameworks on GCP (Cloud Foundation Toolkit, blueprints, or equivalent)
• Experience building or contributing to internal developer portals or Platform Ops tooling (Backstage, custom portals, or similar)
• Strong command of Infrastructure-as-Code, primarily Terraform on GCP
• Ability to engage directly with client stakeholders and translate technical architecture decisions into clear recommendations

Nice to Have

• Experience with GCP Security Command Center, Chronicle, or Access Transparency
• Familiarity with GCP Assured Workloads or sovereign cloud configurations for regulated industries
• Background in multi-cloud environments where GCP is the primary landing zone
• Google Cloud Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, Security Engineer, or equivalent)

How You’ll Be Successful

• Passion for Impact: Understand how your work contributes to innovation, operational excellence, and client success.
• Challenge the Expected: Approach problems with curiosity and creativity, learning from experimentation and driving smarter solutions.
• Integrity and Respect: Lead with empathy, listen actively, and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Commitment to Quality: Set and uphold high standards; seek feedback and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Mindset: Build strong partnerships, share knowledge, and contribute to shared goals.
• Customer-Centered Thinking: Listen deeply, understand needs, and translate them into meaningful business outcomes.