Lead Consultant - Cloud Architect (GCP)

LEAD CONSULTANT - CLOUD ARCHITECT

(GCP)WHO WE ARE Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients' digital visions across commercial and federal sectors. Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes. With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation. JOB DESCRIPTIONApex is searching for a skilled professional with excellent consultative abilities to assume the position of a Lead Consultant in our Cloud services offerings. This individual will serve in a strategic role at Apex, collaborating with internal and client project teams to offer direction in designing, implementing, and supporting our GCP cloud capability and service offerings. The consultant will also provide technical support for Apex sales, solution management, and account teams during the scoping of new Cloud migration and optimization opportunities. RESPONSIBLITIESClient DeliveryServe as a solution architect on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies, guiding client stakeholders through design decisions, tradeoffs, and migration strategies.

Provide architecture, design, and migration approach for client workloads into GCP, including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios.

Assist with greenfield build of modern data platforms that enable analytics, AI, and agentic solutions on GCP by developing architectures that leverage GCP services to support use case specific requirements.

Understand key differences and overlap in modern data platform capabilities when considering Databricks to complement Google Cloud solutionsProvide platform cost modeling to provide guidance on O&M budgeting and oversee efforts to identify and capture cost savings in existing capabilitiesCollaborate with data engineers, developers, and business SMEs to ensure architecture aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Provide hands-on technical guidance on cloud-native services (BigQuery, BigTable, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Looker, Vertex AI, etc.) as well as security, networking, and governance.

Understand the connection between data governance, data engineering, analytics/AI, and agentic solutions from a holistic delivery perspective.

Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees a plus).5+ years of work experience, including at least 2+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions on GCP.Basic Experience with AWS and/or Azure also highly preferredProven success on large-scale cloud migrations or greenfield platform builds (design through implementation).Familiarity with regulatory/compliance frameworks relevant to utilities (e.g., NERC CIP, data residency, security standards).Possess at least one Google Cloud Professional certification: Data Engineer, Cloud Database Engineer, Cloud Architect, Machine Learning Engineer

OUR COMPREHENSIVE

BENEFITSCompetitive SalaryHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer ContributionFlexible Spending AccountsLong and Short-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveWellness IncentivesVacation and Holiday Pay401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchEmployee Stock PurchaseTraining and Advancement opportunitiesTuition ReimbursementBirthdays OffPhilanthropic OpportunitiesReferral ProgramPartial Gym Membership PaidTeam Building EventsDiscount Programs Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact CorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com.