Principal Architect, UK/IE Startups, Google Cloud
Job Description
Google Cloud is seeking a Principal Architect to join their UK/IE Startups team, focusing on helping customers transform their businesses through cloud technology. This role combines technical leadership with business advisory, requiring deep expertise in cloud computing and enterprise architecture. As a Principal Architect, you'll work directly with C-level executives and technical leaders to design and implement cloud strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation initiatives. The position demands someone who can bridge technical excellence with business acumen, particularly in the startup ecosystem. You'll be responsible for architecting solutions across Google's cloud ecosystem, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring successful implementation of cloud initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of startup technology infrastructure while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies at one of the world's leading tech companies. This position requires travel and combines hands-on technical work with high-level strategic planning, making it ideal for experienced architects who enjoy both technical depth and business impact. The role is based in London and is part of Google Cloud's broader mission to accelerate digital transformation across industries.
Responsibilities For Principal Architect, UK/IE Startups, Google Cloud
- Build a trusted advisory relationship with accounts and engage with Architects, VP Engineering, CTO and CIO
- Provide domain expertise around public cloud and enterprise technology
- Make recommendations on integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms, and application infrastructure
- Manage the holistic enterprise architecture relationship with customers
- Travel to customer sites, conferences, and other related events is required
Requirements For Principal Architect, UK/IE Startups, Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10 years of experience as an enterprise architect or equivalent experience in a customer-facing role
- Experience in cloud market insights and cloud computing across applications, infrastructure, storage, platforms, or data
- Experience engaging with, and presenting to, technical stakeholders and executive leaders
- Experience in, or supporting, the startups industry
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