Google Cloud Engineer

Google Cloud Engineer (Contractor)

Charlotte NC, Onsite

1 year

GC

Skill Highlights- please indicate the # of years on each of the following skills, remove anything they don't have:

• Proven experience as a Google Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, etc.
• Proficiency with, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid grasp of cloud security principles and IAM configuration.
• Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer) is a plus.

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Datadog.
• Understanding of networking, DNS, VPC, and firewall configurations in Google Cloud Platform.

About the Role:

• Client is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Engineer to join client's team on a contract basis.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure and services on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Candidate will work closely with DevOps, application development, and security teams to implement cloud solutions that align with client's business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Google Cloud Platform-based solutions to support scalable and secure applications.
• Manage and monitor cloud resources, services, and security using Google Cloud Platform-native tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide cloud architecture guidance.
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration and configuration on Google Cloud Platform.
• Perform cost optimization, security hardening, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud services and applications.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Google Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, etc.
• Proficiency with, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid grasp of cloud security principles and IAM configuration.
• Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Datadog.
• Understanding of networking, DNS, VPC, and firewall configurations in Google Cloud Platform.

In this contingent resource assignment, candidate may:

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Specialty Software Engineering.
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale, or longer-term Specialty Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

Note:

• Location: On-site, Charlotte , NC