Staff Cloud Architect

Who We Are Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description We're looking for an experienced and highly motivated Staff Cloud Architect to join the IT Enterprise Architecture organization to design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and a proven track record of integrating cloud environments with third-party SaaS solutions. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical skills and strategic architectural vision.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Design and document robust, secure, and cost-optimized cloud architecture on GCP, utilizing services like Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Infrastructure Automation (IaC): Develop, maintain, and manage our cloud infrastructure using Terraform. This includes defining networking, security groups, compute resources, and data services in a declarative manner.
• SaaS Integration: Lead the technical implementation and integration of various Software as a Service (SaaS) applications (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, monitoring platforms) with our core GCP services, ensuring secure data exchange and seamless workflow automation.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce GCP security best practices, including IAM policies, network security (VPC, Firewall Rules, VPNs), encryption, and compliance with industry standards.
• Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of assigned platforms.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with deep knowledge of the core cloud services, including Networking (VPC, interconnect), Compute (containers, virtual machines), Data Services, and Security/IAM.
• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for provisioning and managing IaaS resources, including writing custom modules and managing state in a collaborative environment.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing secure integrations between public cloud technologies and third-party SaaS platforms (using APIs, OAuth, service accounts, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of application monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging/Monitoring).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies beyond GKE, such as Docker and Cloud Run.
• Operational experience with AI technologies such VertexAI and Agentic concepts is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $220,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus or benefits. Verily Life Sciences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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