Job Description

Google Architect - Cloud & AI

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Date:

13 Nov 2025

Location:

Singapore, Singapore

Company:

Singtel Group


NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.





We are seeking a

Google Architect

who combines deep technical mastery of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern AI technologies with strong client-facing leadership. The ideal candidate will lead cloud and AI solutioning across NCS' Google ecosystem -- spanning infrastructure, data, applications, and agentic AI -- and act as the technical face of NCS in our co-innovation journey with Google.





This role demands a blend of

hands-on architecture

,

strategic partnership management

, and

thought leadership

-- driving impactful outcomes for clients, and advancing NCS's Google capabilities in the region.





What you will do

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture

Design and architect end-to-end solutions on Google Cloud Platform -- including compute, storage, networking, security, data analytics, and AI/ML services. Build and integrate

Google-native AI applications

leveraging

Gemini models, Vertex AI, Duet AI, and Agentspace

for real-world client use cases. Drive best practices in scalable, secure, and cost-optimized Google Cloud architectures across industries such as aviation, healthcare, transport, and public sector. Oversee architecture reviews, migration blueprints, and modernization roadmaps aligned with enterprise transformation goals.

2. Co-Innovation & Delivery with Google

Collaborate closely with

Google Cloud engineers, product teams, and AI specialists

to co-develop and deliver innovative solutions for NCS clients. Lead joint technical sessions, immersion labs, and proof-of-value projects with Google, ensuring alignment with both companies' go-to-market strategies. Co-present and co-author solution papers, demos, and AI showcases for joint industry events and executive briefings.

3. Evangelism & Capability Advocacy

Act as the

NCS Google Capability Champion

, advocating NCS's joint value propositions with Google to clients, partners, and industry forums. Promote adoption of

Google AI, Gemini, and Agentspace

through internal enablement and client engagement. Guide NCS engineering teams to upskill in Google technologies, fostering a culture of AI-first delivery.

4. Solution Incubation & Thought Leadership

Identify and incubate reusable

Google-based accelerators, reference architectures, and solution templates

for NCS offerings. Contribute to thought leadership on topics such as AI ethics, responsible AI, and generative AI governance. Support business growth through technical pre-sales, RFP responses, and solution workshops.




What you should possess

Technical Expertise

8+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years in cloud architecture with GCP. Deep knowledge of

GCP services

-- Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Apigee, IAM, and Cloud Spanner. Proficient in

AI and ML frameworks

(Vertex AI, Gemini, TensorFlow, LangChain, Agentspace, etc.). Strong experience in

modern application architectures

-- microservices, containerization, APIs, CI/CD, and DevSecOps. Familiarity with

hybrid and multi-cloud

setups integrating AWS, Azure, or on-premise systems.

Leadership and Collaboration

Proven track record of co-delivery or strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills, including experience with C-suite and public sector clients. Strong ability to translate technical possibilities into business outcomes.

Certifications (Preferred)

Google Professional Cloud Architect Google Professional Data Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer Vertex AI or Gemini specialization certifications (preferred)




We are driven by our

AEIOU beliefs--Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity

--and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are

committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future

.





Together, we

make the extraordinary happen.





Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.