Senior Cloud Engineer – Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Role Overview

• The Senior Cloud Engineer – Google Cloud Platform GCP is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud environments. The role works closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, optimisation, and operational excellence of cloud-based platforms and services. The successful candidate will drive cloud engineering best practices, automation, infrastructure-as-code adoption, and continuous improvement across modern cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform GCP.
• Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to streamline cloud operations and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code IaC solutions using Terraform.
• Apply cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Configure and maintain monitoring, alerting, and optimisation practices across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions into broader system architectures.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for cloud infrastructure and operational incidents.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices, preferably using GitHub Actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud engineering, automation, and operational practices.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in cloud engineering or cloud infrastructure roles.
• At least 2 years' hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform GCP.
• Strong experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, architecture, and security principles.
• Experience applying cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience managing and integrating multi-cloud environments.
• Exposure to big data technologies and tooling within GCP ecosystems.
• Experience tuning and optimising cloud platform performance.
• Exposure to Kubernetes administration and container orchestration best practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification or similar cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to emerging technologies and evolving cloud practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.