• Seasoned messaging expert with extensive, well-rounded background in a diverse set of messaging middleware solutions (commercial, open source, in-house) with in-depth understanding of architectures of such solutions. Examples: GCP, GKE, IAM, GCE, Big Query, Cloud SQL, and AI & DL • Established track record with GCP technologies [administration, configuration, and troubleshooting], with hands-on production experience and a deep understanding of the GCP architecture and internals of how it works, along with interplay of architectural components • Ensure alignment of technologies with Enterprise Architecture, Development SDLC and Operational capabilities • Research, assess and understand the platform’s trends and complimentary ecosystem • Socialize information on the technology platform within the Development and Operational communities • Define technology strategy and roadmap of the data platform based on GCP and its ecosystem • Collaborate with Architecture colleagues for best practices for implementing our SDP based on identified use cases and required integration patterns • Partner with our Application Health team to explore real-time, predictive analytics and machine learning on operational and business data captured on the SDP • Mentor existing DevOps team members by imparting expert knowledge to scale higher levels of technology competence for solutions using the platform • Provide leadership and expertise in the establishing of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and practices • Solid programming proficiency with Java, and best practices in development, experience in Go/C++ or C# a plus