Google Cloud Platform - Native Cloud Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking two experienced Senior Software Engineers to join our dynamic client team. The ideal candidates will have hands-on expertise in cloud-native development, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), as well as strong proficiency in Python and Java. They will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical solutions, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills, and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with relational databases, caching strategies, and OpenShift (OCP) is highly desirable.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $90K-$100K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and Architecture: Develop and implement cloud-based solutions on Google Cloud Platform that meet the business and technical requirements. This includes designing cloud architecture, selecting appropriate Google Cloud Platform services, and ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Deployment and Management: Deploy, manage, and optimize Google Cloud Platform resources, including virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking components. Implement best practices for monitoring, security, and cost management.
• Automation and Scripting: Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or equivalent. Develop scripts for automation of routine tasks.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all cloud solutions adhere to company security policies and industry best practices. Implement Google Cloud Platform security features such as IAM roles, VPC configurations, and encryption mechanisms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, data engineers, and DevOps to integrate cloud solutions into the overall IT ecosystem. Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor cloud performance and make adjustments to optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Implement scaling strategies to handle increasing workloads.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Provide timely support and implement solutions to prevent recurrence of problems.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes. Create user guides and runbooks to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Certification: Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent Google Cloud Platform certification is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree with over 7+ years of Cloud Engineering experience
• Extensive experience with core Google Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions
• Ability to design and implement scalable, resilient cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform
• Programming Languages:
• Hands-on coding experience in Python and Java, with a strong understanding of best practices and modern frameworks
• Databases & Caching:
• Proficiency with relational databases
• Experience implementing caching solutions to optimize database performance and application responsiveness
• OpenShift (OCP):
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for deploying and managing containerized applications is a major plus
• Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.