Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support And Operations | Cloud Platform | Google Cloud - Architecture

Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs.  IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical.  We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: Job TitleGCP Solution Architect (Java GKE Migration) ArchitectureWork Location & Reporting AddressRichardson, TX 75082Vendor Rate/hrContract duration6Target Start Date08 Jul 2026

Job Details:Must Have SkillsJava and Messaging FrameworkCrossplatform distributed systemsGKE Kubernetes (mandatory)

Nice to have skillsGCP services (Compute, Networking, IAM, Secrets)Onprem cloud migration

Detailed Job DescriptionRole : GCP Solution ArchitectSkill Requirements ; GCP, GKE, JavaJob Description:

As a Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end migration and modernization of enterprise applications from on-premise environments to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).Key Responsibilities:

1. Migration Strategy & Planning (Primary Focus)
2. GKE & Kubernetes Architecture
3. Application Modernization (Java)
4. Containerization & Runtime Engineering
5. DevSecOps & CI/CD Enablement
6. Networking, Security & Compliance
7. Observability & Reliability Engineering
8. Data & Integration Migration
9. Stakeholder Engagement
10. Leadership & GovernanceRequired Skills:
11. Core Technical Skills(a) Strong expertise in:i. Java (Core, Spring Boot, Microservices)ii. Messaging framework (kafka, redis)(b) Experience designing:iii. Cross-platform distributed systems
12. Kubernetes & GCP Skills(a) Hands-on expertise in:(i) GKE / Kubernetes (mandatory)(ii) Containerization (Docker)(b) Strong knowledge of:(i) GCP services (Compute, Networking, IAM, Secrets)
13. Migration Expertise(a) Proven experience in:(i) On-prem cloud migration(ii) Legacy modernization initiatives(b) Strong understanding of:(i) 12-factor app principles(ii) Stateless architecture
14. DevOps & Automation(a) CI/CD pipeline design(b) Terraform / Infrastructure as Code(c) Observability and monitoringPreferred Skills:
15. DB Skills(a) Strong expertise in:i. Relational DB (Plsql, oracle, mysql)ii. NoSql DB (Document DB, Mongo DB, DynamoDB)iii. GCP equivalents (Cloud Bigtable, Firestore)
16. Operating system and infrastructure(a) Strong expertise in:i. Linux/unix (Redhat, centos, Rocky 9)
17. Certifications (Highly valued)(a) Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect(b) Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer(c) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Minimum years of experience8-10 years

Certifications Needed :No

Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and executeMigration Strategy Planning Primary FocusGKE Kubernetes ArchitectureApplication Modernization Java

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Yes

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EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.