Associate Director - Google Cloud Architect, Technology & Transformation

Location

Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester

Business Line

Technology & Transformation

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

07-Sep-2026

Req #

24971

Connect to your Industry

Deloitte's Engineering practice is at the forefront of transforming businesses by bringing together cutting-edge tech programme delivery, quality assurance, and testing expertise. We empower clients to modernise their core business through our deep capabilities in application and infrastructure engineering, cloud strategy, transformation, and migration. Practitioners within this team continuously advance their expertise to deliver robust, innovative solutions, from initial strategy to implementation and optimization.

Our commitment to innovation and delivering outstanding results was recently celebrated at Google Cloud Next '26, where Deloitte was honoured with an exceptional six Google Cloud Partner of the Year awards.

This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and driving progress, powered by our deep alliance with Google Cloud.

We have recently announced a major expansion of this alliance, establishing a dedicated, end-to-end Google Growth Platform business. This strategic initiative incorporates market-leading Google Cloud technologies, including advanced AI capabilities like Gemini Enterprise, to power industry and sector transformation for our clients.

Join a team that is not only recognised for its leadership but is actively shaping the future of Google Cloud-enabled solutions.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, welead the way ,serve with integrity ,take care of each other ,foster inclusion , andcollaborate for measurable impact . These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

How do you shape the future of organisations navigating one of the most significant technological shifts of our time? That's exactly what you'll do in this role. As a Director, you'll build trusted relationships with business stakeholders - and use the most exciting new Google technologies available - to create data-driven programmes that transform their organisations. Your advice will help clients position their organisations to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of robust, scalable, secure, and cost-effective Google Cloud solutions across various industries and client environments.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical designs and architectural blueprints, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Deloitte's best practices.
• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership to project teams, overseeing the successful delivery of Google Cloud engagements from inception to completion.
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge Google Cloud technologies, including services like Gemini Enterprise, to enhance client capabilities and foster innovation.
• Collaborate closely with clients, Deloitte engagement teams, and Google Cloud representatives to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on Google Cloud strategy and implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Deloitte's Google Cloud capabilities, methodologies, and intellectual property.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest Google Cloud developments, industry trends, and emerging technologies to ensure Deloitte remains at the forefront of cloud innovation.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You're a natural at taking initiative. Someone who brings out the best in others and is a brilliant listener. You'll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity, or culture. We're all about letting our leaders lead, so we'll give you the breathing space you need to do so'.

Essentials

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture, with a significant focus on designing and implementing solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex Google Cloud projects across various domains (e.g., data analytics, application modernisation, infrastructure, security).
• Experience working in a technical pre-sales capacity, producing bid documentation, RFIs, RFPs and participating in technical bid presentation
• Technical experience working in IT with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure fundamentals; compute infrastructure, storage, networking, and management thereof
• An understanding of cloud managed services and support processes, and a commitment to produce supportable designs and builds
• Deep expertise across a broad range of Google Cloud services, including but not limited to: Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, VPC, IAM, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Apigee.
• Demonstrable experience with AI/ML services on Google Cloud, with an excellent understanding of how platforms like Gemini Enterprise can drive business value.
• Substantial understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks, and network architecture within GCP.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Understanding cloud security and compliance best practices.

Desirable

• Experience working in a client-facing consulting role is highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Linux administration and management.
• Google Cloud Professional Architect certification is highly desirable; additional certifications (e.g., Data...