Google Cloud Architect

Google Cloud Architect (all genders)

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We Are Proud Of

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

As a Google Cloud Architect (all genders), you are passionate about cloud innovation and eager to design scalable, secure, and modern Google Cloud solutions. You bring strong expertise in Google Cloud technologies, architecture, and engineering practices, along with a collaborative mindset and a drive to create impactful digital experiences.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Are

• Passionate about AI, agentic architectures, and the broader Google ecosystem
• Comfortable bridging business needs with AI-driven technical solutions
• Energized by building things fast — proofs of concept, demos, prototypes — as much as by architecting for scale
• A confident presenter, equally at ease running a client workshop as pairing with a dev team
• A collaborative team player who enjoys knowledge sharing
• Excited to work in dynamic, fast-evolving technical environments
• Also comfortable with core cloud architecture work when projects call for it

Role Responsibilities

• Design and build AI/Cloud demos, proofs of concept, and prototypes
• Build greenfield AI-native applications, and occasionally cloud-native applications and modernization programs
• Support workload migration and infrastructure modernization projects when needed
• Provide technical guidance and consultancy on Google solutions to internal and client teams
• Lead architectural discussions and solution workshops with clients, centered on AI use cases (based on experience)
• Translate business needs into compelling technical narratives and live AI demonstrations
• Support pre-sales activities, including AI solutioning and demo delivery for pitches
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and solution designs
• Design and implement scalable, secure AI solutions and supporting cloud architecture on Google Cloud
• Lead or support AI/Cloud transformation initiatives, including agent platform adoption
• Collaborate with development teams on AI/Cloud engineering and release processes
• Stay updated on Google AI and Cloud innovations and share knowledge with internal teams
• Contribute to the growth of the internal Google Cloud/AI community at Valtech

Must Have Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• Hands-on in cloud engineering, architecture, or development with an appetence for architecting solutions. This can be school project, internship or hackathon.
• Some exposure to Google's AI stack (Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience or equivalent GenAI/agent tooling on any cloud).
• An active Google Cloud certification (Associate or Professional level), or actively working toward one
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Genuine curiosity about AI/agentic architectures and comfort learning fast in an evolving space
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
• Understanding of cloud security best practices
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in French and English
• Collaborative team player and knowledge sharing skills

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, ADK, RAG/GraphRAG architectures, or other agent frameworks
• Experience building demos, PoCs, or prototypes
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
• Programming knowledge in Python
• Experience with data ingestion pipelines
• Experience designing Data Platform solutions such as CloudSQL, Spanner, or AlloyDB
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, CloudRun)

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The Benefits

This is a permanent position based in Paris, France.

Beyond a Competitive Compensation Package, We Offer

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.