Google Cloud is looking for a

Platform Solution Architect III

to join their team in

Vancouver, BC . This is a senior‑level technical role sitting at the intersection of cloud architecture, sales strategy, and customer engagement – ideal for someone who thrives in complex, high‑stakes environments and can translate deep technical expertise into real business value for enterprise clients.

In this position, you'll be working directly with customers to architect solutions, drive

technical wins , and support the full business cycle from pre‑sales through delivery. If you have a background in

cloud‑native architecture

and enjoy building long‑term relationships with technical stakeholders and executive decision‑makers, this role offers the scope and scale to make a significant impact.

About the Role: Platform Solution Architect III As a

Platform Solution Architect III

at

Google Cloud , you'll own the technical account strategy and work closely with sales teams to demonstrate the value of the

Google Cloud Platform

through complex demos, pilots, and in‑depth workshops. You'll architect cross‑pillar solutions tailored to customer needs and lead the technical engagement throughout the solution phase, from initial discovery all the way through to delivery.

Beyond the technical side, this role involves close collaboration across sales, engineering, and implementation teams. You'll facilitate

post‑sales transitions , support pricing activities, and monitor progress against delivery plans – ensuring customers get the full value of their Google Cloud investment. Strong communication skills are just as important here as deep cloud knowledge.

Benefits and Salary Google is widely recognized for offering a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.



While specific compensation details for this role are not listed in the posting, Google typically provides competitive salaries, health and wellness benefits, and a range of employee perks. For the most accurate and up‑to‑date compensation information, candidates are encouraged to inquire during the interview process.

Job Details Company:

Google

Location:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requisition ID:

127551954380300998

Responsibilities This role spans the full technical sales and delivery lifecycle at

Google Cloud . Day to day, you'll be building account strategies, running technical workshops, and working cross‑functionally to help customers successfully adopt and scale cloud solutions. Each responsibility below reflects the breadth of expertise this position demands.

Develop and own

the technical account plan and strategy, participating in planning and supporting targeted sales motions

Combine expertise

in sales, programming, and solutions architecture to prove the value of

Google Cloud Platform

through complex demos, pilots, and in‑depth workshops

Architect cross‑pillar solutions , drive technical wins, and define initial delivery plans for customers; lead the technical engagement throughout the solution phase

Facilitate post‑sales transitions

by supporting pricing activities and transitioning the final delivery plan to implementation teams

Monitor progress

against the delivery plan, providing support to cross‑functional teams during ramp, delivery, migration,



or implementation phases

Requirements / Skills Google Cloud is looking for a seasoned skilled who combines deep

cloud‑native architecture

knowledge with the ability to engage confidently at the executive level. The ideal candidate has hands‑on technical experience and a track record of working in customer‑facing roles where both technical credibility and communication skills matter equally.

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent practical experience

10 years of experience

with cloud‑native architecture in a customer‑facing or support role

Cloud or infrastructure experience

including cloud engineering, on‑premise engineering, virtualization, or containerization platforms

Stakeholder engagement

experience presenting to or working directly with technical stakeholders or executive leaders

Programming and prototyping skills

across programming languages, debugging, systems design, prototyping, demos, or customer workshops

Full business cycle experience

(preferred) – defining delivery and consumption plans and transitioning them for execution

Cloud AI technical solutions

sales experience (preferred)

Cloud migration experience

(preferred) – migrating applications and services to cloud platforms

Security concepts

(preferred) – including encryption, identity management, access control, attack vectors, and penetration testing

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience with cloud native architecture in a customer-facing or support role. Experience with cloud engineering, on-premise engineering, virtualization, or containerization platforms. Experience engaging with, or presenting to, technical stakeholders or executive leaders.

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📌 Platform Solution Architect III, Google Cloud (Vancouver)
🏢 Google Canada
📍 Vancouver