Senior Cloud Engineer

  • Plano, TX
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 130,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

IaaS
Version Control
Computer Science
Information Technology
Kubernetes
Cloud Storage
Terraform
Ansible
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Workflow
Management
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Bitbucket
Jenkins
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Active Directory
Cloud Security
Regulatory Compliance
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
DevOps
Cloud Computing
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services, while collaborating closely with development and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Lead and support GKE integration efforts with development and engineering teams.
  • Implement and manage Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
  • Automate cloud operations and workflows using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Apply GitOps principles to manage infrastructure as code and ensure version control and traceability.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bitbucket and Jenkins.
  • Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices, compliance requirements, and Windows Server/Active Directory configurations.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
  • 5+ years of experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including integration with development/engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions.
  • Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
  • Scripting expertise in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience implementing GitOps workflows for infrastructure management.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools such as Bitbucket and Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud security/compliance standards.

Preferred Skills:
  • Google Cloud Platform certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of container security and service mesh technologies.


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