GCP Cloud Engineer

Insight Global
Smyrna, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Smyrna, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
API
Artificial Intelligence
Application Integration Architecture
Architectural Patterns
Software as a Service
Cloud Engineering
Elasticsearch
Payment Systems
Machine Learning
Enterprise Messaging Systems
Software Deployment
Software Engineering
Google Cloud Platform
Backend
Event Driven Architecture
Containerization
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Cassandra
Api Design
Terraform
Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact team supporting enterprise-level eCommerce payment systems. This team owns the core payment processing function across .com, Home Services, and Pro channels-ensuring transactions are valid, secure, and seamlessly integrated across backend systems., Support and enhance cloud-based applications within GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

  • Participate in end-to-end API migration efforts, including:

o Transitioning from legacy APIs to modern architectures

o Managing evolving data contracts

  • Ensure regression reliability-validating that system changes do not create financial discrepancies

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of event-driven systems

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payment processing workflows and integrations

  • Build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications in cloud environments

  • Take ownership of tasks by thoroughly reviewing documentation and requirements before escalating questions

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or software development

  • Hands-on experience with GCP (Google Kubernetes Engine preferred); specifically deploying applications to the cloud

  • Strong understanding of:

o Containerization (Docker preferred)

o Kubernetes runtime environments

  • Experience developing in Java, specifically:

o Implementing and integrating APIs (publishing/consuming-minimal greenfield API design)

  • Exposure to system migration projects or modernization initiatives

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically through complex scenarios

  • MUST work EST hours - Familiarity with event-driven architecture
  • Experience with:

o Messaging systems (e.g., Pub/Sub)

o Cassandra

o Elasticsearch

  • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools

  • General awareness of AI/ML concepts or cross-domain technologies

Benefits & conditions

$45/hr to $65/hr. - Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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