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Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer / Developer

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Employment Authorization
DevOps
Application Development
Workflow
IaaS
Cloud Architecture
Technical Support
Google App Engine
Jenkins
Stackdriver
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Encryption
Network Security
SQL
Cloud Storage
Docker
Python
Java
Bash
Computer Networking
Firewall
Load Balancing
Cloud Security
Git
GitHub
GitLab
Agile
Collaboration
HIPAA
Payment Card Industry
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Kubernetes

Summary

Title: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer / Developer
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 3 Month Contract-to-Hire (W2 Only)
Work Authorization: or Required

Overview
We are seeking a Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer / Developer who can design, build, and scale cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
This role is not about maintaining systems-it is about standing up modern cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, and enabling scalable, secure application delivery.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who can operate across cloud engineering, DevOps, and application development to deliver measurable outcomes.

Performance Objectives
First 30 Days - Assess & Stabilize

Evaluate current Google Cloud Platform environment, architecture, and deployment pipelines
Identify gaps across infrastructure, security, and automation
Gain alignment with engineering and business stakeholders

60 Days - Build & Automate

Implement or enhance Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Establish or improve CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab)
Begin optimizing application deployment workflows

90 Days - Scale & Optimize

Deliver scalable, production-ready cloud infrastructure
Improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability across environments

Ongoing Success

Ensure secure, compliant, and resilient cloud architecture
Continuously optimize cost, performance, and deployment speed
Support engineering teams with best practices and reusable patterns

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy scalable Google Cloud Platform infrastructure using:
- Compute Engine
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- App Engine
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using:
- Terraform (preferred)
- Google Cloud Deployment Manager
Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines:
- Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab
Implement monitoring and observability:
- Google Cloud Operations Suite (Stackdriver)
Manage security and compliance:
- IAM policies
- Encryption
- Network security (VPCs, firewalls, load balancers)
Support data-driven solutions:
- BigQuery
- Cloud SQL
- Cloud Storage

Technical Requirements

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
Hands-on experience with:
- Terraform / IaC
- Docker & Kubernetes (GKE)
- CI/CD pipelines
Programming proficiency in:
- Python, Java, Go, or Bash
Strong understanding of:
- Networking (VPCs, firewalls, load balancing)
- Cloud security and IAM
Experience with:
- Git (GitHub / GitLab)
- Agile development environments

What We're Really Looking
We want someone who can:

Take a cloud environment and make it scalable, automated, and production-ready
Reduce manual work through automation and pipelines
Improve system performance while controlling cloud costs
Work across teams and own delivery-not just tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Google Cloud certifications:
- Professional Cloud Architect
- Professional Cloud Developer
Experience in regulated environments (HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure)

This Role Is NOT

Not a support-only role
Not a ticket-based cloud admin
Not limited to one tool or silo

Must Have:

Google Cloud Platform hands-on experience
Terraform / IaC
CI/CD pipeline experience
Kubernetes (GKE)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10441471
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