We are looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with strong Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) expertise to work closely with application development teams and drive high-quality cloud architecture and implementation.
This role blends hands-on engineering (50%) with architectural leadership, helping teams adopt the right cloud patterns, accelerate delivery, and improve overall engineering maturity.
Key Responsibilities
Own and guide Google Cloud Platform architecture decisions ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
Embed within application teams to accelerate delivery on critical initiatives
Act as a bridge between application development and platform engineering teams
Design and implement infrastructure using Terraform, including:
Enterprise modules
Cloud Foundation Fabric (CFF) modules
Custom extensions
Contribute directly to development and delivery (~50% hands-on)
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure/platform issues and act as Tier 3 escalation
Define and enhance CI/CD and DevSecOps practices (GitLab preferred)
Guide teams on secure and scalable patterns across IAM, networking, and services
Mentor and upskill developers on cloud-native and infrastructure practices
Provide pragmatic solutions balancing best practices with delivery speed
Required Skills & Experience
Core Experience:
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform in production environments
Proven ability to design and implement cloud architectures
Deep expertise in Terraform (enterprise-level usage)
Experience working with modular Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., CFF or similar)
Background collaborating closely with application development teams
Technical Skills:
Google Cloud Platform services (e.g., GKE, Cloud Run, Compute Engine)
Strong understanding of:
IAM and security design
Networking (VPCs, connectivity, service access)
Observability and troubleshooting
CI/CD experience (GitLab preferred)
Familiarity with Internal Developer Platform (IDP) concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
Experience with Cloud Foundation Fabric (CFF)
Exposure to DevSecOps and enterprise security practices
Experience building or operating Internal Developer Platforms
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