Sr Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Kubernetes
ArgoCD
SonarQube

Job Details

Role : Sr Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer

Location : Wilton CT or Remote

Duration : 6+ Months

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Google Cloud Platform infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
  • Manage and monitor cloud environments using native Google Cloud Platform tools such as Stackdriver Monitoring and Logging.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to support CI/CD workflows.
  • Ensure security, compliance, and performance of Google Cloud Platform-based systems.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for production cloud environments.
  • Develop scripts in Bash or Python for automation of cloud tasks. (Python preferred)
  • Contribute to the improvement of cloud architecture and operations best practices.

Proficient Technology

  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • ArgoCD
  • SonarQube
  • CI/CD Pipelines (Dev / Implementation / Hardening)
  • Database (ProsgreSQL, InfluxDB, similar )
  • Jenkins / Bamboo
  • DevOps

Required Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Proficiency with Terraform for IaC deployments on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Solid understanding of Google Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, Cloud SQL, IAM, and Cloud Storage.
  • Experience with containerized environments, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python (Python preferred)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
  • Familiarity with cloud monitoring, alerting, and logging tools.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with BigQuery and Google Cloud Platform analytics services.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Functions or Cloud Run for serverless deployments.
  • Exposure to hybrid cloud environments or multi-cloud strategies.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, or PCI.

Behavioral Expectations

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

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