Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Google Cloud Architect (all genders)
Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.
Responsibilities
As a Google Cloud Architect, you are passionate about cloud innovation and eager to design scalable, secure, and modern Google Cloud solutions. You bring strong expertise in Google Cloud technologies, architecture, and engineering practices, along with a collaborative mindset and a drive to create impactful digital experiences.
Your role will include:
- Design and implement scalable and secure solutions on Google Cloud Platform
- Provide technical guidance and consultancy to internal and client teams
- Lead architectural discussions and solution workshops with clients
- Support modern data, AI, GenAI, and cloud transformation initiatives
- Build greenfield cloud-native applications and modernization programs
- Support workload migration and infrastructure modernization projects
- Collaborate with development teams on cloud engineering and release processes
- Produce high-quality technical documentation and solution designs
- Stay updated on Google Cloud innovations and share knowledge with internal teams
- Contribute to the growth of the internal Google Cloud community at Valtech
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, development
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with core Google Cloud services
- Experience with Google Cloud data services such as BigQuery or Dataflow
- Knowledge of formerly Vertex AI or Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience / Gemini Enterprise
- Professional Google Cloud certification (e.g. Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Developer)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and infrastructure pipeline concepts
- Converting business requirements into scalable and production-ready architecture
- Understanding of cloud security best practices
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in French and English
Nice to Have
- Experience designing and implementing Data Platform solutions such as CloudSQL, Spanner or AlloyDB
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes or CloudRun
- Experience designing and implementing multi-cloud solutions
- Programming knowledge in languages such as Java and Python
- Experience with Data ingestion pipelines
We Offer
This is a Permanent position based in Paris, France.
Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:
- Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
- Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
- Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts
Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.
About the Company
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow, and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.