GCP Cloud Platform Senior Engineer

ONTRAC SOLUTIONS LLC
United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$156,000.0 - $197,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Application Performance Management Bash Shell Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Linux DevOps Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Data Logging Scripting Google Cloud
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Cloud Platform System Multi-Cloud Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Cloud Migration Terraform Docker

Job description

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GCP infrastructure, cloud migrations, Linux, networking, and Infrastructure as Code. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to support projects from initial definition through final delivery, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environments., Cloud Infrastructure Delivery: Build and manage GCP infrastructure across core services including Compute, networking, IAM, storage, and GKE.

Migration Execution: Support and execute migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP, including lift-and-shift and replatforming strategies.

Infrastructure as Code: Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to ensure repeatable, scalable, and production-ready deployments.

Performance & Cost Optimization: Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cloud cost management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Platform Engineer to support our client on a critical cloud infrastructure initiative. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong migration experience who can work independently to build, manage, and optimize production-ready infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform., Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps: 6-8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps.

GCP Expertise: 4-6+ year of proven hands-on experience working with GCP in production environments, with a strong understanding of Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, and storage.

Migration Experience: Experience executing cloud migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP.

Independent Execution: Ability to work independently in a contract or client-facing delivery environment.

Technical Skills

Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience with Terraform preferred.

Containers & Kubernetes: Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE, is highly valuable.

Linux & Networking: Solid Linux systems knowledge and strong networking fundamentals.

Automation & Scripting: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and scripting in Python or Bash.

Monitoring & Optimization: Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization best practices.

Hybrid / Multi-Cloud Exposure: Experience working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus.

Required Credentials

GCP Certification: Relevant Google Cloud certification required.

Production GCP Experience: Demonstrated experience working with GCP in live production environments.

Benefits & conditions

Competitive Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

About the company

Ontrac Solutions is a leading technology consulting firm, specializing in cutting-edge solutions that drive business transformation. We partner with organizations to modernize their infrastructure, streamline processes, and deliver tangible results. By creating value beyond the hype, we help businesses modernize technology and build new strategies that fuel growth. Our team is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence, empowering our clients to succeed in an evolving digital landscape.

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