Google Cloud Solution Architect – Centre of Excellence
Quick Description
The TD SYNNEX Centre of Excellence is a pan-European team of certified cloud architects and technology experts supporting EMEA partners with technical enablement, solution design, architecture, and consulting. With deep expertise in Google technologies, industry best practices, and business processes, the team drives IT transformation aligned with customer goals. Ideal candidates are senior professionals with proven experience in Google Cloud and Workspace, consulting, project delivery, and enablement—marked by a proactive mindset and bias for action.
Responsibilities
- Deliver presentations, customized demos, seminars, and workshops to partners showcasing Google Cloud and Workspace technologies.
- Collaborate with EMEA pre-sales teams and partners to drive technical awareness and support customer propositions for GWS and GCP.
- Translate business requirements into effective Google Cloud solutions and clearly communicate desired outcomes to stakeholders.
- Design, plan, and execute technical demonstrations and Proofs of Concept (PoCs) as well as migrations.
- Act as the technical expert for Google Workspace and a designated GCP technology domain.
- Maintain up-to-date certifications in GWS and GCP, continuously developing technical expertise.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with the ability to design cloud-based solutions that address customer needs and align with market trends.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, data, middleware, and cloud architecture (IaaS & PaaS), with expertise in GWS and GCP.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
- Fast learner with a passion for technology and a drive to embrace new challenges.
- Solid understanding of IT market dynamics and emerging trends.
- Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex business requirements into high-value solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Results-driven, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes with a positive, energetic attitude.
Skills Required
- Deep understanding of infrastructure components (e.g., hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and orchestration for cloud solution development.
- 6–8 years of IT experience, including architecture, implementation, and delivery of large-scale systems (Lift & Shift, Cloud Native, Cloud Security, Hybrid Cloud).
- Strong knowledge of IT market trends and Google industry solutions.
- Hands-on experience with GWS and GCP, with a solid understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
- Experience presenting to C-level stakeholders.
- GWS and GCP certifications (Associate Cloud Engineer and Professional Cloud Architect), or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Background in pre-sales or technical consulting.
- Proven experience in the IT industry as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Engineer.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong persuasive abilities.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
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Key Skills
At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.
What’s In It For You?
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
- Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
- Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
- Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
- Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.
At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!