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Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that enhance our analytics capabilities across various business functions, including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development.

What are we looking for?

  • A seasoned technical leader with 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a proven track record of designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
  • Strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Experience in implementing best practices for cloud security, cost management, and performance optimization, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in driving cloud adoption, and delivering impactful projects that align with business objectives with the right architecture and component infrastructure.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead the architectural design and implementation of GCP solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business staCloukeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps that support analytics initiatives.
  • Establish best practices for cloud architecture, including governance, security, and operational excellence, while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their cloud skills.
  • Engage with external partners and vendors to evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance our GCP capabilities and drive business value.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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57:43

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