Job Location: Remote- Canada
Experience: 8 -10+ years
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
We are seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented professional to lead Google Cloud Marketplace Onboarding and Solution Validation (SV) initiatives.
This role is responsible for ensuring partner and customer solutions meet Google Cloud’s technical, security, and billing compliance standards for Marketplace publishing. It bridges business onboarding and technical onboarding, driving seamless integration and maintaining high standards of quality and scalability.
In this role, you will:
Technical Validation & Onboarding
Perform end-to-end validation of VMs, Kubernetes (GKE), Containers, and SaaS solutions
Drive onboarding lifecycle in collaboration with Google engineering and internal stakeholders
Configure IAM roles, service accounts, and API enablement
Provide architectural guidance for VM, Kubernetes, and SaaS packaging models
Package and deploy applications using Docker and Google Artifact Registry
Troubleshoot complex Kubernetes deployment issues
Develop and maintain Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates
API Integration & SaaS Billing
Guide integration of Cloud Commerce Procurement APIs and REST APIs
Support SaaS onboarding, billing, subscriptions, and entitlement models
Ensure compliance with GCP billing, security, and API standards
Work with Private Offers and enterprise billing constructs
Documentation, Automation & Strategy
Create validation reports, SOPs, and onboarding documentation
Drive automation using Python or scripting tools
Act as a technical advisor to partners for optimizing Marketplace listings
Support initiatives to improve Marketplace adoption and solution readiness
Required Skills
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering / DevOps / architecture
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Compute Engine (VMs)
Kubernetes (GKE) & containerization
Terraform (IaC)
Docker & Artifact Registry
Experience in solution onboarding, validation, or cloud architecture
Strong understanding of:
REST APIs
SaaS application lifecycle
IAM, OAuth2, OIDC
Experience with billing models or SaaS subscription platforms
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with Google Cloud Marketplace or similar platforms
Knowledge of Cloud Commerce / Procurement APIs
Proficiency in Python or scripting
GCP Certifications:
Associate Cloud Engineer (Required)
Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred)
ITIL certification (nice-to-have)
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position in Canada.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Compensation: we are offering an annual salary between $80,550-$125,500
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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