Cloud CoE Solution Architect GCP

Cloud CoE Solution Architect GCP - Sao Paulo-Guararema

Mars is a $50B+ global powerhouse driving the next generation of digital transformation. We are a family-owned business operating in 80+ countries with over 150,000 Associates. Guided by our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—we are currently embarking on a massive Digital Core program to modernize our global technology landscape and build the future of our enterprise cloud capabilities.

When you join Mars, you join a purpose-driven company where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

The Opportunity

As a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Solution Architect , you will play a critical role in driving the design, architecture, and delivery of cloud solutions for the entire organization. You will collaborate with a global team of architects to develop and implement Mars’ platforms and cloud-based systems that power our operations every day.

Working within the CCoE Client Solutions team, you will act as a bridge between cloud architects, enterprise architecture, security, and business stakeholders. Your mission will be to develop services, establish landing zones, and design secure, scalable architectures for high-impact, unique digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will balance technical excellence with collaborative enablement. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Architectural Design & Blueprinting: Assess business demands and technical requirements to create robust, highly available, and fault-tolerant Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Lead the implementation of cloud solutions utilizing modern IaC practices (Git, Terraform) to automate and scale deployments.
• Scalability & Performance: Design and architect systems that support elasticity, ensuring cost-optimizations and peak performance.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all solutions align strictly with the Mars Cloud Adoption Framework, Security Principles, and Well-Architected Frameworks.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in the CCoE for customer LLD/Deployment Projects, guiding cross-functional design discussions and contributing to the service catalog's evolution.
• Cloud Advocacy: Act as a Cloud Ambassador across Mars, promoting cloud adoption, sharing best practices, and mentoring other technical teams.

What We Are Looking For

Core Technical Skills & Experience (Must-Haves):

• Proven GCP Expertise: Hands-on experience architecting and deploying enterprise-grade solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its primary services.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience deploying cloud infrastructure via Terraform and managing workflows with Git.
• Solution Design & Integration: Deep proficiency in application architecture, system integration, data modeling, and designing for high availability/disaster recovery.
• Software Engineering Foundation: In-depth knowledge of modern software development principles, methodologies, and enterprise architectures.
• Security Mindset: Practical understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and compliance standards.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder Management: Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear business value for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills with a track record of driving clarity in ambiguous environments.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural, and global teams.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with other major cloud platforms (such as Microsoft Azure or AWS).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Professional GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer).

What to Expect in This Role

• Balancing Speed and Governance: The Cloud CoE is an enabler, not a bottleneck. Your success means building robust landing zones that protect our enterprise systems while empowering developers to innovate at pace.
• Complex Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: You will regularly coordinate between software developers, security officers, and business leaders. Clear, jargon-free communication is your primary tool for aligning vision.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with diverse, talented, and highly supportive Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Continuous Learning: Access to best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including our in-house Mars University and specialized cloud certification pathways.
• Competitive Compensation: An industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-based company bonus.
• Global Impact: The opportunity to work on projects that directly influence a global scale, touching millions of lives every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.