Platform Architect Jobs in Washington

INTRODUCTION

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Location

This is a Hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington.

ABOUT THE JOB YOU'RE CONSIDERING

Capgemini is hiring a Solution Architect responsible for leading cloud platform architecture, design, and delivery alignment across enterprise environments. This role focuses on defining and governing GCP-based solutions for modernizing legacy platforms while ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.

The Solution Architect will partner with Delivery, Operations, and Security teams, along with Shared Services (QA, DevOps, etc.), to ensure alignment of architectural solutions with enterprise standards and business objectives. The role requires deep technical expertise in cloud and platform architecture and the ability to operate in complex, mission-critical environments.

YOUR ROLE

• Define GCP landing zone architecture including networking, IAM, security, and logging
• Design and oversee environments for Dev, QA, UAT, and Production
• Architect and guide Rocket Software deployment on GCP
• Ensure high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and observability are production-grade
• Partner with Operations and Security teams to ensure compliance and smooth transition to operations
• Define cloud cost control strategies and capacity planning approaches
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Lead architecture discussions and present recommendations to leadership
• Coordinate across delivery, infrastructure, and data teams to align execution
• Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and best practices

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in cloud/platform architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including compute, networking, IAM, and monitoring
• Experience supporting legacy platform modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and audit requirements
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation practices
• Proven experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to independently design and govern cloud platform solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Expertise in driving architecture decisions and stakeholder alignment
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional and offshore teams
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions

Accountability

Successful transition and handover to operations teams

COMPENSATION

• The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $98,497 to $233,248

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

BENEFITS

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

DISCLAIMERS

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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