GCP Architect - Cloud Migration

Reference: 160426GCP_1776339372

GCP Cloud Engineer / Architect (AWS → GCP Migration)

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract

Overview
We're working with a client undergoing a large-scale cloud transformation, migrating their existing AWS estate to Google Cloud Platform. They're looking for an experienced GCP specialist to support the design and delivery of this migration.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has been involved in cloud migrations and is comfortable operating across architecture and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support migration from AWS to GCP
  • Design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient GCP architectures
  • Work closely with engineering teams to implement cloud solutions
  • Assess existing AWS environments and define migration strategies
  • Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
  • Ensure best practices across security, networking, and governance

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Previous experience migrating from AWS to GCP (or multi-cloud environments)
  • Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security
  • Experience with Terraform or other IaC tools
  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes / containerisation (GKE preferred)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills

Nice to Have

  • GCP certifications (Professional Cloud Architect / Engineer)
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Data migration or modernisation experience (BigQuery, etc.)

Contract Details

  • Remote Options
  • Initial 12 contract with strong likelihood of extension

If you're interested, feel free to reach out directly to discuss further.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Republic of Ireland

Contract

Added 16/04/2026
Reference: 160426GCP_1776339372

GCP Architect - Cloud Migration

Republic of Ireland
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